Hari itu sangat sulit bagi kami.

to be

Breakdown of Hari itu sangat sulit bagi kami.

• itu: that
• sangat: very
• hari: the day
• bagi: for
• sulit: difficult

Questions & Answers about Hari itu sangat sulit bagi kami.

Why is bagi used instead of untuk here?

Both bagi and untuk can mean "for," but bagi often adds a sense of "on the part of" or "from the perspective of" the people involved. Untuk is more general and can be used for a broader range of purposes (like "to give something to someone"). In this sentence, bagi emphasizes that the difficulty is from our perspective.

Why say Hari itu and not just Hari?

Using hari itu suggests a specific day in the past that both the speaker and listener are aware of. If you say only hari without itu, it feels like you are talking about days in general, rather than a certain day that was difficult.

Can I say Hari yang sangat sulit bagi kami instead?

Yes, you can. Hari yang sangat sulit bagi kami is also grammatically correct. It emphasizes "the day that was very difficult for us,” while Hari itu sangat sulit bagi kami is more like "That day was very difficult for us.” The meanings are very close, but the emphasis changes slightly.

Is there a more common way to say "very difficult" other than sangat sulit?

Yes. You can also say sulit sekali, sulit banget, or amat sulit. They all convey the meaning of "very difficult," although banget is more informal, and amat is slightly more formal or literary.

Could I reorder the words to "Sangat sulit hari itu bagi kami"?

In Indonesian, you can sometimes move phrases around for emphasis, but "Sangat sulit hari itu bagi kami" sounds less natural. Typically, the basic structure "Hari itu sangat sulit bagi kami" is clearer and more commonly used.