Hard to take Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈteɪk
HARD tuh TAYK
hˈɑːd/ /tˈuː/ /tˈeɪk
HAHD tuh TAYK
Definition
Describes something (often news, criticism, or a situation) that is emotionally painful or difficult to accept or deal with.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used when reacting to bad news, harsh feedback, or disappointment. Often used with 'news', 'truth', or 'defeat'. Similar in tone to 'tough to swallow' or 'difficult to handle'. Not used for physical things (like objects).
Spanish: difícil de aceptar - duro de soportarPortuguese (BR): difícil de aguentar - difícil de aceitarPortuguese (PT): difícil de suportar - difícil de aceitarChinese (Simplified): 难以接受Chinese (Traditional): 難以接受Hindi: सहना मुश्किलArabic: صعب التحمّل - صعب القبولBengali: সহ্য করা কঠিন - মেনে নেওয়া কঠিনRussian: трудно принять - тяжело выдержатьJapanese: 受け入れにくい - 受け止めづらいVietnamese: khó chấp nhận - khó chịu đựngKorean: 받아들이기 힘든 - 견디기 힘든Turkish: kabul etmek zor - hazmetmek zorUrdu: برداشت کرنا مشکل - قبول کرنا مشکلIndonesian: sulit diterima - sulit dijalani
Example Sentences
The news about his illness was hard to take.
basic
Losing the game was hard to take for the team.
basic
It can be hard to take criticism from others.
basic
That's pretty hard to take, but I'll get over it.
natural
It was hard to take when she moved away so suddenly.
natural
Some truths are just hard to take no matter how you hear them.
natural