herausfordernd
challenging · challenge
So schwer oder anspruchsvoll, dass man sich sehr anstrengen muss, um es zu schaffen.
The German word "herausfordernd" is an adjective meaning "challenging" or "demanding".
- It comes from the verb "heraushandern", where:
- "heraus" means "out" or "forth",
- and "fordern" means "to demand" or "to challenge".
Similar German words include:
- anspruchsvoll (demanding, sophisticated),
- fordernd (demanding),
- schwierig (difficult).
Difference:
- Herausfordernd emphasizes a positive or motivating challenge that pushes boundaries.
- Anspruchsvoll suggests high standards or complexity, not necessarily with a challenge to overcome.
- Schwierig focuses purely on difficulty, often with a negative connotation.
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Examples
Das Projekt ist sehr herausfordernd.adjective
The project is very challenging.
Eine herausfordernde Aufgabe erfordert viel Einsatz.adjective
A challenging task requires a lot of effort.
Eine neue Sprache zu lernen, kann sehr herausfordernd sein.adjective
To learn a new language can be very challenging.
Das Spiel ist herausfordernd und spannend.adjective
The game is challenging and exciting.
Diese Aufgabe erscheint mir sehr herausfordernd.adjective
This task seems very challenging to me.
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