struggling

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die mit Schwierigkeiten zu kämpfen hat oder große Anstrengungen unternimmt, um eine Herausforderung zu bewältigen.

Describes a person or thing that is having difficulty or making great efforts to deal with a challenge.

1. Having difficultyB1formal

   Experiencing difficulty or hardship, especially in trying to overcome poverty or obscurity.

   in Schwierigkeiten befindlich

   • The struggling artist finally sold her first painting.
   • He comes from a struggling family that works hard to make ends meet.
   • Many struggling small businesses need support to survive.

   Synonymefightinggrapplinglaboringstrivingtoilingwrestling

   Antonymeaffluentflourishingprosperingsuccessfulthriving

2. Fighting against oddsB1formal

   Actively trying to overcome a difficult situation or challenge.

   Kämpfend

   • The struggling student spent extra hours studying for the exam.
   • She is struggling to keep her company afloat during the recession.
   • The team is struggling to maintain their lead in the championship.

   Synonymefightinggrapplingstrivingwrestling

   Antonymeflourishingprosperingsucceedingthriving

• Verb, das bezeichnet, dass jemand große Anstrengungen unternimmt, um Schwierigkeiten oder Widerstand zu überwinden, oder dass jemand gegen ein Problem oder eine Situation ankämpft.

A verb used to indicate making strenuous efforts against difficulties or opposition, or to contend with a problem or situation.

1. Make great effortB1formal

   To try very hard to do something difficult or to overcome a problem.

   Sich große Mühe geben

   • She struggled to lift the heavy box.
   • He struggled to understand the complex theory.
   • They struggled through the storm to reach safety.

   Synonymebattleendeavorfightgrapplelaborstrivetoil

   Antonymecoastsucceed

2. Fight or contendB1formal

   To fight against someone or something, often physically or metaphorically.

   Kämpfen

   • The two wrestlers struggled for control.
   • He struggled with his conscience before making the decision.
   • The country struggled against the invading forces.

   Synonymebattleclashcombatcontendengagefightgrapplescuffletusslewrestle

   Antonymecapitulatesubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

3. Have difficultyA2informal

   To experience difficulty or hardship in a particular situation.

   Schwierigkeiten haben

   • I'm struggling with this math problem.
   • She struggled to find a job after graduation.
   • They struggled financially during the recession.

   Synonymeflounderlaborsufferwrestle

   Antonymeflourishprospersucceedthrive