mühsam
Translation
arduous, laborious, tedious
Examples
Der Aufstieg auf den Berg war sehr mühsam.
The ascent of the mountain was very arduous.
Es ist mühsam, eine neue Sprache zu lernen.
It is laborious to learn a new language.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is arduous The ascent of the mountain was very arduous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anstrengend, schwierig; Antonyms: mühelos, leicht
Etymology
From 'Mühe' (effort) + '-sam' (full of). Literally 'full of effort'.
Memory Tips
This is the direct opposite of 'mühelos'. The suffix '-sam' often implies 'full of something'.