ему было трудно

it was hard for him to

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it was hard for him to Used to say that something is difficult for someone. Often followed by an infinitive.
RU: Ему было трудно принять решение.
EN: It was hard for him to make a decision.

Ему было трудно найти дорогу в гостиницу.

He had difficulty finding his way to the hotel.

Ему было трудно жить на его небольшую пенсию.

It was difficult for him to live on his small pension.

Ему было трудно прекратить работать.

It was difficult for him to stop working.