struggling
word · lemma: struggle
/ˈstɹəɡəɫɪŋ/
STRUHG-uh-ling
/stɹˈʌɡlɪŋ/
STRUHG-uh-ling
Definition
Trying very hard to do something, deal with a problem, or survive a difficult situation. It can describe physical effort, emotional difficulty, or lack of success.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by 'with' or 'to': 'struggling with homework', 'struggling to breathe'. It usually suggests ongoing difficulty, not one small problem. Common in personal, academic, financial, and emotional contexts.
Spanish: luchando - teniendo dificultadesPortuguese (BR): lutando - tendo dificuldadesPortuguese (PT): a lutar - com dificuldadesChinese (Simplified): 正在挣扎 - 正在努力应对困难Chinese (Traditional): 正在掙扎 - 正在努力應付困難Hindi: संघर्ष कर रहा/रही - मुश्किलों से जूझ रहा/रहीArabic: يكافح - يواجه صعوبةBengali: সংগ্রাম করছে - কঠিন সময় পার করছেRussian: борется - испытывает трудностиJapanese: 苦労している - もがいているVietnamese: vật lộn - chật vậtKorean: 고군분투하다 - 힘들어하다Turkish: zorlanıyor - mücadele ediyorUrdu: جدوجہد کر رہا ہے - مشکل میں ہےIndonesian: berjuang - kesulitan
Example Sentences
If you're struggling, just tell me and I'll help.
natural
I am struggling with this math problem.
basic
The small shop is struggling to make money.
basic
She was struggling to carry the heavy bag.
basic
He's been struggling since he lost his job.
natural
A lot of students are struggling with online classes.
natural