This is the 439th most frequent Greek word.
δύσκολη
"δύσκολη" means "difficult" or "hard" in English.
Here, 'δύσκολη' describes the noun 'εξέταση' (exam), indicating that the exam was challenging.
Η εξέταση ήταν δύσκολη.
The exam was difficult.
In this sentence, 'δύσκολες' describes the noun 'οδηγίες' (instructions), emphasizing that the instructions are complicated to follow.
Οι οδηγίες γι' αυτή τη συνταγή είναι δύσκολες.
The instructions for this recipe are difficult.
'Δύσκολη' is used here to characterize the noun 'απόφαση' (decision), expressing that the decision is tough to make.