Härter
The English phrase "harder" is translated into German as Härter.
Härter is used to describe something with more firmness or a task that requires more effort.
Which one should you use?
While Härter is the standard comparative, you may use Anspruchsvoller in formal contexts to emphasize the level of challenge a task presents.
How does it change in a sentence?
Härter is the comparative form of the adjective hart. If you wish to express the superlative "the hardest", use the construction am härtesten.
Did you know?
- When describing a person as 'hard', Germans might use the phrase ein harter Hund to describe someone who is a seasoned, tough veteran who can endure a lot of hardship.
- The word Härter can also be a noun meaning 'hardener', such as a chemical agent used to make resin or glue set. In this case, it is always capitalized.
- In German, the word hart can be used to describe a person's character as being 'tough' or 'unyielding', much like in English, but it can also imply someone is being 'cruel' or 'heartless' depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Du sollst härter arbeiten!I want you to work harder.This sentence is useful for expressing a command or desire regarding work intensity using Härter.Tatoeba #8126261 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #17493 by CK
- Wir müssen härter arbeiten.We have to work harder.This sentence is useful for expressing a necessity regarding work intensity using Härter.Tatoeba #10074340 by wolfgangth, translation #9049017 by CK
- Nichts ist härter als ein Diamant.There's nothing harder than a diamond.This sentence is useful for comparing the physical hardness of objects using Härter.Tatoeba #12388083 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4766799 by cairnhead
- Die Aufgabe wird schwierigerThe task is getting harder
- Das Projekt wird anspruchsvollerThe project is becoming harder
- Es wird immer schwerer, die Motivation zu findenIt's getting harder and harder to find the motivation
- Die Aufgabe wird immer komplizierterThe task is getting more and more complicated
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Example conversation
Sarah and Felix are at the gym.
- SarahFelix, musst du heute härter trainieren?Felix, do you have to train harder today?
- FelixJa, ich muss mein Ziel erreichen.Yes, I have to reach my goal.
- SarahDu bist wirklich sehr fleißig.You are really very hardworking.
- FelixDanke, Sarah. Das ist mein Plan.Thanks, Sarah. That is my plan.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
