No. 771 in Hebrew
קשים
"קשׁים" means "difficulties" or "hardships" in English.
In a sentence
הילדים נתקלו בקשיים במהלך לימודיהם.
The children encountered difficulties during their studies.
In this sentence, 'קשיים' (kshiyim) means 'difficulties' and refers to challenges faced.
הימים האחרונים היו קשים מאוד לכל המשפחה.
The last few days were very difficult for the whole family.
'קשים' (kshiyim) here is an adjective meaning 'difficult', describing the days.
ההחלטות בנושא הזה תמיד היו קשות, אבל הכרחיות.
The decisions on this topic were always tough, but necessary.
The feminine form of difficult, 'קשות' (kashot), is used here, showing variability depending on the noun's gender.
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