Hard Meaning in English
word
/ˈhɑɹd/
HARD
/hˈɑːd/
HAHD
Definition
Having a solid and firm surface that is not easy to break or bend; also means requiring a lot of effort or difficult to do.
Usage & Nuances
Used for physical hardness and also for difficulty or effort. Common collocations: 'hard surface', 'hard work', 'hard to understand'. Informal phrases include 'work hard' (make effort). Don't confuse with 'hardly' (almost not).
Spanish: duro - difícilPortuguese (BR): duro - difícilPortuguese (PT): duro - difícilChinese (Simplified): 硬 - 困难Chinese (Traditional): 硬 - 困難Hindi: कठिन - कठोरArabic: صعب - قاسٍBengali: কঠিন - শক্ত - কঠোরRussian: твёрдый - трудный - тяжёлыйJapanese: かたい - 難しいVietnamese: cứng - khóKorean: 단단한 - 힘든 - 어려운Turkish: sert - zorUrdu: سختIndonesian: keras - sulit
Example Sentences
This table is very hard and strong.
basic
The math problem was too hard for me to solve.
basic
It’s a hard choice, but I think I’ll take the job offer.
natural
He works hard every day to support his family.
basic
No pain, no gain — you’ve got to work hard to succeed.
natural
She’s been going through a hard time lately.
natural