Schwieriger
Translation
more difficult, difficult
Examples
Diese Aufgabe ist schwieriger.
This task is more difficult.
Ein schwieriger Fall liegt vor.
A difficult case is at hand.
Grammar Patterns
predicative (comparative) to be + more difficult This task is more difficult.
attributive (positive, inflected) a difficult + noun (masc., nom.) A difficult case is at hand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: complicated, demanding; Antonyms: easy, simple
Etymology
Related to the German word 'schwer' (heavy). A heavy task is a difficult one.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'schwer' (heavy). Something that is heavy is 'schwierig' (difficult) to handle.