Have a rough time Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹəf/ /ˈtaɪm
HAV-uh-ruhf-TIME
hæv/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈʌf/ /tˈaɪm
hav-uh-ruff-TIME
Definition
To experience a period that is difficult, stressful, or unhappy because of problems or challenges.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used to express sympathy or describe personal struggles. Often used with 'be' ('I'm having a rough time') or 'go through' ('went through a rough time'). Not as extreme as 'crisis'—can refer to everyday difficulties.
Spanish: pasar un mal momento - tener dificultadesPortuguese (BR): passar por um momento difícil - enfrentar dificuldadesPortuguese (PT): passar por uma fase difícil - ter dificuldadesChinese (Simplified): 度过艰难时期 - 遇到难关Chinese (Traditional): 度過艱難時期 - 遇到難關Hindi: मुश्किल समय से गुजरना - कठिनाई होनाArabic: يمر بوقت عصيب - يواجه صعوباتBengali: কষ্টের সময় পার করা - কঠিন সময়ের মধ্যে থাকাRussian: тяжёлое время переживать - проходить через трудностиJapanese: つらい時期を過ごす - 苦しい思いをするVietnamese: trải qua thời gian khó khănKorean: 힘든 시간을 보내다Turkish: zor zaman geçirmekUrdu: مشکل وقت گزارناIndonesian: mengalami masa sulit
Example Sentences
She is having a rough time at work these days.
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Many families have a rough time in winter because of the cold.
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He had a rough time after moving to a new city.
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I've really had a rough time lately, but things are getting better now.
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Whenever you have a rough time, remember to ask your friends for help.
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He joked a lot, but I know he was having a rough time inside.
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