Tough times Meaning in English
expression
ˈtəf/ /ˈtaɪmz
TUHF TYMZ
tˈʌf/ /tˈaɪmz
TUHF TYMEZ
Definition
A period when someone is experiencing difficulties, hardship, or challenges, often related to finances, health, or emotions.
Usage & Nuances
'Tough times' is informal and commonly used in spoken and written English. Often appears with 'go through' or 'during', e.g., 'going through tough times.' It emphasizes emotional, financial, or social struggles. Not used for brief or trivial problems.
Spanish: momentos difíciles - tiempos difícilesPortuguese (BR): momentos difíceis - tempos difíceisPortuguese (PT): momentos difíceis - tempos difíceisChinese (Simplified): 艰难时期 - 困难时期Chinese (Traditional): 艱難時期 - 困難時期Hindi: मुश्किल समय - कठिन समयArabic: أوقات صعبة - أوقات عصيبةBengali: কঠিন সময় - দুর্দিনRussian: трудные времена - тяжёлые временаJapanese: 辛い時期 - 苦しい時期Vietnamese: thời gian khó khăn - thời kỳ gian nanKorean: 힘든 시기 - 어려운 시기Turkish: zor zamanlar - sıkıntılı dönemlerUrdu: مشکل وقت - کٹھن دورIndonesian: masa-masa sulit - masa-masa berat
Example Sentences
We all face tough times in life.
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During tough times, friends can help.
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She stayed positive through tough times.
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I'm really going through some tough times right now.
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They lost their jobs but managed to get through those tough times together.
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Don't worry—tough times never last, but tough people do.
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