Some of them require years of dedication and are not easy for Portuguese speakers
Learning a new language can be a big challenge, but for some, the difficulty is even greater.
According to linguistics experts, certain languages have complex grammatical structures, unique sounds and even different alphabets, which increases the level of difficulty for foreigners.
The 10 most difficult languages to learn in the world, according to linguistics
1. Mandarin (Chinese)
Considered the hardest, with thousands of ideograms and tones that completely change the meaning of words.
2. Arab
Writing is from right to left, the alphabet is proper and there are differences between the formal Arab and local dialects.
3. Japanese
Uses three writing systems (Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana) and requires deep cultural knowledge to master expressions.
4. Korean
Although Hangul alphabet is logical, grammar and pronunciation make learning challenging.
5. Russo
Cyrillic alphabet and grammar full of decline complicate the lives of beginners.
6. Hungarian
With 18 grammatical cases and complex rules, it is considered one of the most difficult in Europe.
7. Finnish
Grammar is distinct from Indo-European languages and has various verbal forms and cases.
8. Polish
The pronunciation is complicated, with many consonants together, besides the grammar full of rules.
9. Thai
It uses shades that change the meaning of words and a totally different alphabet.
10. Icelandic
It maintains old structures and words that are difficult to pronounce, and it does not resemble almost any other modern language.
Learning any of these languages can take years of dedication, but it also opens doors to new cultures, careers and unique connections around the world.
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