To have difficulty
Example: She has difficulty with math.
Definition
"To have difficulty" means to experience trouble or struggle when trying to do something, often requiring extra effort or causing frustration. For example, when someone says, 'She has difficulty with math,' it means she finds math challenging to understand or perform.
Translations
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tener dificultad -
moeite hebben -
tenir dificultat -
avoir des difficultés -
Schwierigkeiten haben
Etymology
The phrase "to have difficulty" combines the verb 'have,' from Old English 'habban,' meaning to possess or hold, with 'difficulty,' derived from Old French 'difficulté,' originating from Latin 'difficultas,' which means hardship or trouble. Did you know that the word 'difficulty' originally implied something hard to do or endure, perfectly capturing the essence of the phrase "to have difficulty"?
