struggling

UK
/ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/
US
/ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/

Translations

strugglinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstrʌɡ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈstrʌɡ.lɪŋ/
Functions as an adjective derived from the present participle of "struggle".
The struggling artist finally got recognition for his work.
Борющийся художник наконец получил признание за свою работу.
испытывающий трудности
The struggling company had to lay off several employees.
Испытывающая трудности компания была вынуждена уволить нескольких сотрудников.
strugglingnoun
strugglings
pl
UK
/ˈstrʌɡ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈstrʌɡ.lɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun.
struggleverb

struggling

Gerund

struggled
Past Simple
struggled
Past Participle
struggling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstrʌɡl/
US
/ˈstrʌɡəl/
She had to struggle to make ends meet.
Ей пришлось бороться, чтобы свести концы с концами.
He struggled to understand the complex theory.
Он старался понять сложную теорию.
The prisoner struggled against his captors.
Заключенный сопротивлялся своим захватчикам.
Additional translations
strugglegerund / present participle

struggling

Used attributively to describe someone or something that is experiencing difficulty or hardship (e.g., "a struggling artist").

Definitions

strugglinggerund / present participle
Having difficulty coping with or managing a situation or task.
The struggling student sought extra help to improve his grades.
Experiencing hardship or adversity, often financially or emotionally.
The struggling family found it hard to make ends meet after the job loss.
strugglingnoun
The act or process of making strenuous or determined efforts to overcome difficulties.
Despite all his struggling, he couldn't lift the heavy box.
struggleverb
to make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.
The dog struggled to break free from its leash.
to strive to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance.
She struggled to complete her thesis on time.
to have difficulty handling or coping with something.
He struggled with the new software at work.
strugglegerund / present participle
Experiencing difficulty or hardship; facing challenges.
The struggling company had to lay off several employees to stay afloat.