Greek · Adjectives
δύσκολος
dýskolos
Difficult
Beginneradjective
Definition
Hard to do or understand.
Example
Τα ελληνικά δεν είναι τόσο δύσκολα.
Greek is not that difficult.
Etymology
'Δύσκολος' (dýskolos) derives from the combination of the prefix 'dys-' meaning 'bad' or 'hard' and 'kolos,' akin to 'kolo' which references capability. It has remained relatively stable in modern Greek.
How & Where It’s Used
This term is often used in everyday conversation as well as in written forms, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Variations exist in dialects, but overall it is universally recognized throughout Greece.