Cool MateMeaning of Hard time
A period of difficulty or struggle.
In simple words: A difficult or challenging period.
Hard time in a sentence
- She is having a hard time focusing on her studies.
- After losing his job, he had a hard time paying the bills.
- Many people are having a hard time due to the pandemic.
- He had a hard time accepting the loss of his friend.
- She's been having a hard time adjusting to the new environment.
How to use Hard time
Use this phrase to describe difficult experiences. Avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
have + hard time + (verb + ing)
Memory hint
Think of a person struggling, saying, 'I'm having a hard time!'
Related words
Collocations with Hard time
- have a hard time
- hard time accepting
- hard time finding
- hard time understanding
- hard time coping
Synonyms for Hard time
Common mistakes with Hard time
- Confused with 'hard times' which refers to multiple tough experiences.
- Used incorrectly with simple past tense instead of present continuous.
- Misspelling 'time' as 'tim' in informal contexts.
Compare Hard time with Difficulty, Struggle, Challenge, Trouble, Hardship
Hard time appears in
Hard time in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
وقت سخت
فترة صعبة أو مليئة بالتحديات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কষ্টের সময়
একটা কঠিন বা চ্যালেঞ্জিং সময়।
- GermanDeutsch
schwere Zeit
Eine schwierige oder herausfordernde Zeit.
- SpanishEspañol
Mal momento
Un momento difícil o complicado.
- Persianفارسی
دوران سخت
یک دوره دشوار یا چالش برانگیز.
- FrenchFrançais
Période difficile
Une période difficile ou compliquée.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुश्किल वक़्त
एक कठिन या चुनौतीपूर्ण दौर।
- ItalianItaliano
Momento difficile
Un periodo difficile o impegnativo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Momento difícil, Período difícil
Um período difícil ou desafiador.
- RussianРусский
Трудные времена
Трудный или сложный период.
- Urduاردو
مشکل وقت
مشکل یا چیلنجنگ دور۔
- Chinese中文
艰难时期
一段困难或充满挑战的时期。
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Frequently asked questions about Hard time
What does Hard time mean?
A difficult or challenging period.
What is the definition of Hard time?
A period of difficulty or struggle.
How do you use Hard time in a sentence?
She is having a hard time focusing on her studies.
Can you give another example of Hard time?
After losing his job, he had a hard time paying the bills.
What are synonyms for Hard time?
Common alternatives include difficulty, struggle, challenge, trouble, hardship.
What words go with Hard time?
It commonly pairs with have a hard time, hard time accepting, hard time finding, hard time understanding, hard time coping.
What are common mistakes when using Hard time?
Confused with 'hard times' which refers to multiple tough experiences. Used incorrectly with simple past tense instead of present continuous. Misspelling 'time' as 'tim' in informal contexts.
How do you pronounce Hard time?
US: //hɑrd taɪm//, UK: //hɑːd taɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Hard time?
Use this phrase to describe difficult experiences. Avoid in very formal writing.