мне было трудно

it was hard for me to

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phrase Uncommon #20,890
it was hard for me to Used to say that something was difficult for you personally, often followed by an infinitive.
RU: Мне было трудно проснуться так рано.
EN: It was hard for me to wake up so early.

Мне было трудно это сделать.

It was difficult for me to do this.

Мне было трудно отказать.

It was hard for me to say no.

— Жан Де Флоретт (1986)

Мне было трудно это достать, но у меня получилось.

It was difficult to get this, but I managed.

— За пригоршню долларов (1964)

Мне было трудно отказать ему.

It was hard for me to refuse him.

Мне было трудно выяснить информацию.

I had a hard time finding out the information.