German Phrase
Welches Fach findest du schwierig?
Meaning
The sentence asks the listener to name the school subject that they consider hard. It is a neutral, informal way to inquire about academic difficulties.
When to use
Use this question in a casual conversation with classmates, friends, or a tutor when you want to compare study challenges or offer help. It works in both primary and secondary school contexts, as well as university when talking about courses.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WelchesFachfindestduschwierig?
Welches (Interrogativpronomen)
‘Welches’ is the neuter nominative form of ‘welch-’, used to ask about a specific item when the noun is neuter (Fach).
Fach (Neutrum, Nominativ)
‘Fach’ means ‘subject (school)’ and is neuter; in a question it stays in the nominative because it is the subject of the clause.
findest (Verbkonjugation)
‘findest’ is the 2nd‑person singular present of ‘finden’. In a yes/no or wh‑question the verb stays in second position.
du (Personalpronomen)
‘du’ is the informal singular pronoun. In German questions the subject pronoun follows the verb.
schwierig (Prädikativadjektiv)
‘schwierig’ is used predicatively after ‘finden’; no article or ending is added.
🗨In Conversation
Welches Fach findest du schwierig?
Which subject do you find difficult?
Ich finde Mathe ziemlich schwierig, aber Geschichte ist okay.
I find math quite difficult, but history is okay.
✕Common Mistakes
Welcher Fach findest du schwierig?
‘Fach’ is neuter, so the correct interrogative is ‘Welches’, not ‘Welcher’ (masculine).
Welches Fach findest du das schwierig?
The article ‘das’ is unnecessary because ‘schwierig’ is used predicatively after ‘finden’.
Welches Fach du findest schwierig?
In a wh‑question the verb must precede the subject pronoun; ‘du findest’ is the order for statements.
↔Alternatives
Welches Fach ist für dich schwierig?
Which subject is difficult for you?
Welches Schulfach findest du schwer?
Which school subject do you find hard?
Welches Fach bereitet dir Probleme?
Which subject gives you trouble?
Cultural Tip
In Germany the word ‘Fach’ can refer to any school subject, from ‘Mathe’ (Mathematik) to ‘Biologie’. When speaking with teachers or older students, you might use the more formal ‘Sie’ instead of ‘du’. Also, German students often discuss ‘schwierig’ versus ‘leicht’ when planning study groups, so this phrase is a common ice‑breaker in study circles.