Meaning
Stating that something requires significant effort, skill, or is challenging.
Cultural Background
In North India, this phrase is often used with a slight sigh to show empathy for the difficulty of a task. In professional settings, it is a polite way to say 'no' or 'I need more resources.' Students use it to bond over difficult subjects like mathematics or physics.
Use it to be honest
Don't be afraid to use this phrase to show you are realistic about a task.
Don't over-complain
Using this too often can make you sound negative.
Meaning
Stating that something requires significant effort, skill, or is challenging.
Use it to be honest
Don't be afraid to use this phrase to show you are realistic about a task.
Don't over-complain
Using this too often can make you sound negative.
Pair it with a solution
Always follow this phrase with a plan, e.g., 'यह काफी मुश्किल है, लेकिन हम कोशिश करेंगे'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
यह काम ______ मुश्किल है।
Both 'काफी' and 'बहुत' work here.
Which sentence is more natural?
Choose the best option.
The adverb 'काफी' must precede the adjective 'मुश्किल'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या तुम यह कर सकते हो? B: ______, यह काफी मुश्किल है।
The phrase 'यह काफी मुश्किल है' usually follows a negative response.
Match the Hindi phrase to its English meaning.
यह काफी मुश्किल है।
Direct translation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesयह काम ______ मुश्किल है।
Both 'काफी' and 'बहुत' work here.
Choose the best option.
The adverb 'काफी' must precede the adjective 'मुश्किल'.
A: क्या तुम यह कर सकते हो? B: ______, यह काफी मुश्किल है।
The phrase 'यह काफी मुश्किल है' usually follows a negative response.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, 'उससे बात करना काफी मुश्किल है' means 'It's hard to talk to him.'
It is neutral. It works in both office and home.
Use 'यह बहुत मुश्किल है'.
No, it's an honest assessment.
Yes, 'यह बक्सा उठाना काफी मुश्किल है'.
Yes, it is the direct translation of 'hard'.
Mush-kil.
Only if you follow it with a solution.
Related Phrases
बहुत कठिन है
synonymIt is very hard.
नामुमकिन है
contrastIt is impossible.
कोशिश करना
builds onTo try.
