Yes. It'sBut it's a question of practice. More reading= More understanding. More understanding easier to understand a new paper.
But you do not need to understand every single phrase. For instance, if it is not exactly your field, I would hopejump over the methods section.
I got a recommendation during my Ph.D. first read Abstract, second Intro, third Conclusion. Some cases 3rd Results, 4th Conclusion. The more you read the more you'll understand.
Read, read, read. That's the key
Reviews on the field of study are excellent starting points