struggle

//ˈstrʌɡl//

Verbs
B1

Translation

struggle

Definition

The verb 'struggle' means to make a great effort to overcome a difficulty or to achieve something despite challenges. It implies a strenuous, often prolonged, effort against resistance or adverse conditions. This word is commonly used in both physical and metaphorical contexts, such as struggling with a heavy object, a personal problem, or a complex task. It conveys a sense of exertion and perseverance.

Example

  • She had to struggle to lift the heavy box onto the shelf.

    Ağır kutuyu rafa kaldırmak için mücadele etmek zorunda kaldı.

  • Many students struggle with mathematics in their first year.

    Birçok öğrenci ilk yıllarında matematikle mücadele eder.

  • The small business struggled to survive during the economic crisis.

    Küçük işletme, ekonomik kriz sırasında hayatta kalmak için mücadele etti.

  • He is struggling to learn a new language as an adult.

    Bir yetişkin olarak yeni bir dil öğrenmek için mücadele ediyor.

  • The team struggled against the strong wind to reach the summit.

    Ekip, zirveye ulaşmak için güçlü rüzgara karşı mücadele etti.

  • Parents often struggle to balance work and family life.

    Ebeveynler genellikle iş ve aile hayatını dengelemek için mücadele eder.

  • The injured animal struggled to get back on its feet.

    Yaralı hayvan, ayağa kalkmak için mücadele etti.

  • They struggled for years to pay off their debts.

    Borçlarını ödemek için yıllarca mücadele ettiler.

  • I could see him struggling to make a difficult decision.

    Zor bir karar vermek için mücadele ettiğini görebiliyordum.

  • The village struggled with a lack of clean water for months.

    Köy, aylarca temiz su eksikliğiyle mücadele etti.

Synonyms

strive
fight
grapple
labor

Other meanings

  • B1
    zorlukla mücadele etmek(this page)
  • B2
    çaba sarf etmek, uğraşmakView this sense

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