No. 17,622 in Russian
тяжкий
"Тяжкий" means "burdensome" or "severe."
In a sentence
Он испытывал тяжкий страх перед экзаменом.
He felt a grave fear before the exam.
Here, 'тяжкий' is used to describe an intense and burdensome emotion (fear), emphasizing its impactful and overwhelming nature.
Это тяжкий труд, но плоды его будут сладкими.
This is relentless work, but its fruits will be sweet.
In this sentence, 'тяжкий' refers to a tough and demanding effort, highlighting the laborious aspects of the work.
Принятие этого решения было для него тяжким моментом.
Making this decision was a difficult moment for him.
Here, 'тяжкий' characterizes a significant challenge or hardship associated with making a decision.
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