Hassles Meaning in English

word · lemma: hassle

US

ˈhæsəɫz

HAS-uhlz

UK

hˈæsəlz

HAS-uhlz

Definition

Minor problems, inconveniences, or things that cause you extra effort, often in daily life. "Hassles" are usually annoying but not serious.

Usage & Nuances

Informal word, used mostly in conversation to talk about everyday annoyances or obstacles ('travel hassles', 'paperwork hassles'). Often used in plural. Not for serious or urgent problems.

• Spanish: problemas - molestias - líos
• Portuguese (BR): transtornos - aborrecimentos - inconvenientes
• Portuguese (PT): transtornos - aborrecimentos - incómodos
• Chinese (Simplified): 麻烦 - 烦心事
• Chinese (Traditional): 麻煩 - 煩心事
• Hindi: परेशानियाँ - झंझटें
• Arabic: متاعب - مشكلات - إزعاجات
• Bengali: ঝামেলা - ছোট খটকা
• Russian: неприятности - хлопоты
• Japanese: 面倒なこと - 手間
• Vietnamese: rắc rối nhỏ - phiền toái
• Korean: 귀찮은 일 - 번거로움
• Turkish: sorunlar - uğraşlar (küçük)
• Urdu: جھنجھٹ - چھوٹے مسئلے
• Indonesian: kerepotan - urusan merepotkan

Example Sentences

I don't like the hassles of commuting to work.

basic

There are always some hassles when moving to a new house.

basic

Dealing with paperwork can bring a lot of hassles.

basic

After all the travel hassles, we finally made it to the hotel.

natural

Skip the hassles—buy your tickets online.

natural

I was tired of the weekly hassles at the bank, so I switched branches.

natural