Top 10 Hardest Languages 

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1. Mandarin Chinese - Complex characters, tonal language.

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2. Arabic - Unique script, numerous dialects.

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3. Japanese - Three writing systems, complex grammar.

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4. Korean - Unique script, intricate grammar.

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5. Hungarian - Complex grammar, extensive vocabulary.

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6. Finnish - Numerous cases, complex structure.

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7. Navajo - Unique sounds, difficult grammar.

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8. Icelandic - Old Norse roots, complex inflections.

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9. Polish - Difficult pronunciation, extensive cases.

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10. Thai - Tonal language, complex script.

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