Schwierigste
Translation
most difficult, hardest, trickiest
Examples
Das ist die schwierigste Aufgabe.
This is the most difficult task.
Der schwierigste Teil kommt noch.
The hardest part is yet to come.
Grammar Patterns
the most difficult + Noun the most difficult ~ This is the most difficult exam.
the most difficult thing the most difficult thing The most difficult thing is to start.
Similar Words
Synonyms: am schwersten, kompliziertesten; Antonyms: am einfachsten, am leichtesten
Etymology
Superlative form of 'schwierig' (difficult), which comes from 'schwer' (heavy, hard). The '-ste' suffix marks the superlative.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'sheer' and big ('-igste'), making it the 'most difficult' to climb.