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Mushkil in English: Difficult (मुश्किल)
Difficult
Hindi (Devanagari)
मुश्किल
Hindi (English letters)
mushkil
मुश्किल (mushkil) can be expressed as “Difficult” in English. For example: “Today's paper was quite difficult.”
“mushkil” kehna ho, to English mein “Difficult” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Exam
Today's paper was quite difficult.
आज का पेपर काफी मुश्किल था।
aaj ka paper kaafi mushkil tha.
How to pronounce “Difficult”
Say it in English
DI-fuh-kuhlt
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Difficult: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Difficult | मुश्किल mushkil The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Today's paper was quite difficult. | आज का पेपर काफी मुश्किल था। aaj ka paper kaafi mushkil tha. Exam | Exam |
| Finding the address is getting a bit difficult. | पता ढूँढना थोड़ा मुश्किल हो रहा है। pata dhoondhna thoda mushkil ho raha hai. Directions | Directions |
Use “Difficult” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
“Difficult” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Difficult” in English sentences
1. Exam
Today's paper was quite difficult.
आज का पेपर काफी मुश्किल था।
aaj ka paper kaafi mushkil tha.
2. Directions
Finding the address is getting a bit difficult.
पता ढूँढना थोड़ा मुश्किल हो रहा है।
pata dhoondhna thoda mushkil ho raha hai.
3. Help ask
Does this form seem difficult to you?
क्या आपको यह फ़ॉर्म मुश्किल लग रहा है?
kya aapko yeh form mushkil lag raha hai?
Common mistakes with “Difficult”
Instead of
Today's paper were quite difficult.
Say this
Today's paper was quite difficult.
This past-time sentence uses was with a singular subject. Were goes with you, we, they, or a plural subject in an ordinary past statement.
Instead of
Finding the address are getting a bit difficult.
Say this
Finding the address is getting a bit difficult.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Helping with a tough online form
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Which part seems difficult?
Show Hindi meaning
कौन सा हिस्सा मुश्किल लग रहा है?
kaun sa hissa mushkil lag raha hai?
You
The address box is difficult.
Show Hindi meaning
पता वाला बॉक्स मुश्किल है।
pata wala box mushkil hai.
Partner
I'll sit with you and fill it.
Show Hindi meaning
मैं साथ बैठकर भरता हूँ।
main saath baithkar bharta hoon.
You
Thanks — it feels less difficult now.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया — अब कम मुश्किल लग रहा है।
shukriya — ab kam mushkil lag raha hai.
Your turn: use “Difficult”
Say this in English: पता ढूँढना थोड़ा मुश्किल हो रहा है। (pata dhoondhna thoda mushkil ho raha hai.)
Reveal sample answer
Finding the address is getting a bit difficult.
पता ढूँढना थोड़ा मुश्किल हो रहा है।
pata dhoondhna thoda mushkil ho raha hai.
Compare your word order with “Finding the address is getting a bit difficult.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Difficult” in English
Mushkil ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मुश्किल (mushkil) can be expressed as “Difficult” in English. For example: “Today's paper was quite difficult.”
What does “Difficult” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Difficult” means मुश्किल (mushkil). The sentence “Today's paper was quite difficult.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Difficult” in a sentence?
Finding the address is getting a bit difficult. Hindi meaning: पता ढूँढना थोड़ा मुश्किल हो रहा है। (pata dhoondhna thoda mushkil ho raha hai.). Use “Difficult” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
What should I watch for when using “Difficult”?
“Difficult” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
