B2 Expression Neutral

यह तो एक मुश्किल सवाल है।

Yeh toh ek mushkil sawal hai.

This is a difficult question.

Meaning

Describing an inquiry that is hard to answer or requires deep thought.

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Cultural Background

In North India, this phrase is often accompanied by a slight nod or a thoughtful look to show genuine engagement. In corporate settings, this is a standard way to show you are not giving a 'canned' answer.

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Use the pause

Don't rush. Say the phrase, then pause for 2 seconds.

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Be sincere

Don't use it if you know the answer immediately.

Meaning

Describing an inquiry that is hard to answer or requires deep thought.

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Use the pause

Don't rush. Say the phrase, then pause for 2 seconds.

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Be sincere

Don't use it if you know the answer immediately.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

यह तो एक ____ सवाल है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुश्किल

The phrase uses 'मुश्किल' to denote difficulty.

When should you use this phrase?

Which situation is appropriate?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Answering a deep philosophical question

It is used for complex, thought-provoking questions.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

यह तो एक ____ सवाल है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: मुश्किल

The phrase uses 'मुश्किल' to denote difficulty.

When should you use this phrase? Choose B1

Which situation is appropriate?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Answering a deep philosophical question

It is used for complex, thought-provoking questions.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Yes, it shows you are thoughtful.

No, it is very polite.

Related Phrases

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मुझे सोचने दो

builds on

Let me think

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यह बहुत कठिन है

synonym

This is very difficult

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