face difficulty
يواجه صعوبة
Use this phrase to professionally and clearly describe a challenge you are currently dealing with.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used when you encounter a challenge or obstacle.
- Works for both personal life and professional projects.
- Implies you are dealing with the problem directly.
Bedeutung
This phrase describes the moment you encounter a problem or a challenge that makes a task harder to finish.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Explaining a project delay
We are facing some difficulty with the new software update.
We are facing some difficulty with the new software update.
Talking about learning a new skill
I'm facing difficulty learning the grammar, but I'm trying!
I'm facing difficulty learning the grammar, but I'm trying!
A formal news report
Local businesses face difficulty as prices continue to rise.
Local businesses face difficulty as prices continue to rise.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase reflects the 'Stoic' influence in Western culture, where problems are viewed as things to be confronted directly. It became a staple of formal English during the industrial era to describe technical and social challenges. Today, it is a key part of 'Growth Mindset' language used in schools and offices.
Add an Adjective
To sound more like a native speaker, add words like 'some', 'considerable', or 'great' before 'difficulty'.
Singular vs Plural
We usually say 'face difficulty' (singular) for a general situation, but you can say 'face difficulties' (plural) if there are many specific problems.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used when you encounter a challenge or obstacle.
- Works for both personal life and professional projects.
- Implies you are dealing with the problem directly.
What It Means
To face difficulty is to stand right in front of a challenge. It is like hitting a bump in the road while driving. You were moving smoothly, but now something is in your way. It does not mean you failed. It just means the path got a bit steeper. Think of it as meeting a boss level in a video game.
How To Use It
You use this phrase to describe obstacles in life or work. It usually follows a subject like I, we, or the team. You can add adjectives to show how big the problem is. For example, you might face great difficulty or face some difficulty. It sounds natural in both speech and writing. It is a very reliable, sturdy phrase for your vocabulary.
When To Use It
Use it when you want to be clear about a struggle. It works well in job interviews when describing past challenges. It is great for emails when a project is running late. You can also use it when talking to friends about a hard class. It shows you are being honest about the situation. It sounds more mature than just saying "it is hard."
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for tiny, silly things. If you cannot find your socks, you are not facing difficulty. That is just a minor annoyance. Avoid using it in very high-energy, casual slang sessions. Your friends might think you sound like a textbook if you use it at a loud party. Keep it for situations that actually require effort to solve.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, facing difficulty is often seen as a test of character. There is a big focus on "overcoming" these difficulties. People love a story where someone faces a problem and wins. It is a very common phrase in news reports and business biographies. It suggests that the person is brave enough to look the problem in the eye.
Common Variations
You will often hear encounter difficulty or run into trouble. If the situation is very bad, people say they face hardship. In a casual setting, you might hear have a hard time. However, face difficulty remains the most balanced version. It is professional without being stiff and serious without being dramatic.
Nutzungshinweise
This phrase is perfectly safe for business meetings and academic writing. It avoids being too emotional while still acknowledging that a problem exists.
Add an Adjective
To sound more like a native speaker, add words like 'some', 'considerable', or 'great' before 'difficulty'.
Singular vs Plural
We usually say 'face difficulty' (singular) for a general situation, but you can say 'face difficulties' (plural) if there are many specific problems.
The 'Understatement' Rule
In the UK, people often say they are facing 'a bit of difficulty' even when the problem is huge. It's a way of staying calm!
Beispiele
6We are facing some difficulty with the new software update.
We are facing some difficulty with the new software update.
Professional way to explain a delay without sounding incompetent.
I'm facing difficulty learning the grammar, but I'm trying!
I'm facing difficulty learning the grammar, but I'm trying!
Shows honesty about the learning process.
Local businesses face difficulty as prices continue to rise.
Local businesses face difficulty as prices continue to rise.
Standard usage in journalism to describe economic shifts.
I'm facing serious difficulty finishing this last set of squats!
I'm facing serious difficulty finishing this last set of squats!
Slightly dramatic use for a relatable everyday struggle.
I am facing extreme difficulty trying to eat this burger without making a mess.
I am facing extreme difficulty trying to eat this burger without making a mess.
Using a serious phrase for a silly situation creates humor.
She faced great difficulty after moving to a new country alone.
She faced great difficulty after moving to a new country alone.
Expresses empathy for a significant life challenge.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the best word to complete the professional sentence.
The construction team is ___ difficulty due to the heavy rain.
We use the verb 'face' with 'difficulty' to show we are dealing with a problem.
Add an adjective to show the problem is very big.
They faced ___ difficulty trying to climb the mountain in the dark.
'Considerable' is a great formal adjective to describe a large amount of difficulty.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality Scale of 'Face Difficulty'
Having a hard time
I'm having a hard time with this.
Face difficulty
We are facing some difficulty.
Encountering obstacles
The organization is encountering significant obstacles.
Where to use 'Face Difficulty'
Job Interview
I faced difficulty managing the budget.
Academic Writing
Students often face difficulty with calculus.
Technical Support
Are you facing difficulty logging in?
Personal Growth
He faced difficulty but never gave up.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral to slightly formal. You can use it with your boss or in a college essay, like The project faced difficulty due to lack of funding.
It is more common to use it as an uncountable noun: I am facing difficulty. Adding 'a' makes it sound like one specific, isolated task.
Have difficulty is more common in casual conversation, while face difficulty sounds more like you are confronting a challenge head-on.
Yes, you can say He is facing difficulty or The company is facing difficulty. It works for individuals and groups.
Yes, but it might sound a bit serious. If you're texting a close friend about a video game, This level is hard is more common.
You can use struggle with, encounter problems, or deal with challenges. For example, I am struggling with this math.
It means there is a problem, but in English culture, 'facing' it is usually seen as a positive, brave action.
Just change 'face' to 'faced'. For example: We faced many difficulties last year.
No, objects don't 'face' things. You wouldn't say The car is facing difficulty. You would say The driver is facing difficulty with the car.
Don't say face to difficulty. The word 'face' is a direct verb here, so it's just face difficulty.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Run into a wall
To suddenly reach a point where you cannot make any more progress.
Up against it
An informal way to say you are facing a lot of difficult competition or problems.
Hard row to hoe
An idiom for a very difficult task that will take a long time to finish.
In a bind
To be in a difficult situation where it is hard to decide what to do.
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