die Schwierigkeit
Translation
difficulty, problem, trouble, hardship
Examples
Das ist eine große Schwierigkeit.
That is a big difficulty.
Er hat Schwierigkeiten mit der Sprache.
He has difficulties with the language.
Wir haben die Schwierigkeiten überwunden.
We overcame the difficulties.
Grammar Patterns
to have difficulties ((with sth.)) Schwierigkeiten ((mit+3)) haben He has difficulties with grammar.
to be/get in trouble in Schwierigkeiten sein/geraten The company is in financial difficulties.
to cause ((sb.)) difficulties ((j-m)) Schwierigkeiten machen This project is causing me great difficulties.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Problem, Hürde (hurdle); Antonyms: Leichtigkeit (ease), Einfachheit (simplicity)
Etymology
From the adjective 'schwierig' (difficult) + the noun-forming suffix '-keit' (like '-ness' or '-ty').
Memory Tips
If you know 'schwierig' means 'difficult', just add the common noun suffix '-keit' to get 'difficulty'.