A1 noun Neutral #203 am häufigsten

problem

/ˈprɒbləm/

A problem is a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved. It often refers to something that causes difficulty or stress in daily life.

Beispiele

3 von 5
1

I have a problem with my computer and it won't start.

There is a difficulty with my computer so it does not work.

2

The government is trying to solve the problem of unemployment.

The leaders are looking for a way to fix the lack of jobs.

3

No problem, I can help you move those boxes!

It is not a difficulty, I am happy to help you.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
problem
Adverb
problematically
Adjektiv
problematic
Verwandt
problem-solver
💡

Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'PRO-blem'. You need a PRO (professional) to fix a big problem!

Schnelles Quiz

I can't open this door; there is a ___ with the key.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: problem

Beispiele

1

I have a problem with my computer and it won't start.

everyday

There is a difficulty with my computer so it does not work.

2

The government is trying to solve the problem of unemployment.

formal

The leaders are looking for a way to fix the lack of jobs.

3

No problem, I can help you move those boxes!

informal

It is not a difficulty, I am happy to help you.

4

The research focuses on the problem of rising sea levels.

academic

The study looks at the difficult issue of the ocean getting higher.

5

We encountered a technical problem during the presentation.

business

We had a machine-related difficulty while showing our work.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
problem
Adverb
problematically
Adjektiv
problematic
Verwandt
problem-solver

Häufige Kollokationen

solve a problem to find an answer to a difficulty
big problem a very serious difficulty
common problem a difficulty that many people have
health problem a medical difficulty or illness
technical problem a difficulty with a machine or system

Häufige Phrasen

No problem

You are welcome / It is easy

Problem solved

The difficulty is finished

What's the problem?

What is wrong?

Wird oft verwechselt mit

problem vs trouble

Problem is a countable noun (a problem), while trouble is usually uncountable (some trouble).

problem vs issue

Issue is often used in professional settings as a softer, more formal word for problem.

📝

Nutzungshinweise

The word 'problem' is used for everything from small daily annoyances to major global crises. It is very common to use 'have a problem with' when something is not working correctly.

⚠️

Häufige Fehler

Learners often forget to make the word plural (e.g., saying 'I have many problem' instead of 'I have many problems').

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'PRO-blem'. You need a PRO (professional) to fix a big problem!

📖

Wortherkunft

From the Ancient Greek word 'problēma', which means 'something thrown forward' for discussion or a task to be done.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: a problem, two problems, many problems. Often followed by the preposition 'with': I have a problem with my car. Commonly used with verbs like 'have', 'solve', 'cause', or 'face'.
🌍

Kultureller Kontext

In modern English-speaking business environments, people sometimes use the word 'challenge' instead of 'problem' to sound more positive and proactive.

Schnelles Quiz

I can't open this door; there is a ___ with the key.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: problem

Ähnliche Wörter

syngravent

C1

To formally reach a collective agreement or to consolidate disparate ideas into a singular, authoritative consensus through deliberation. It is typically used in academic or high-level professional contexts to describe the synthesis of various perspectives into a unified stance.

homoaltersion

C1

To systematically modify a component or individual within a group so that it aligns identically with the properties of its counterparts. It describes the act of enforcing homogeneity through specific, calculated adjustments to maintain structural consistency.

homogratacy

C1

To achieve a state of collective agreement or uniform satisfaction within a group by aligning interests or expressing mutual gratitude. It involves the process of harmonizing conflicting viewpoints into a single, mutually pleasing outcome.

multipatership

C1

Multipatership refers to the biological phenomenon where a single litter or brood of offspring is sired by more than one father. In sociology, it describes the state of a woman having children with multiple different partners, often referred to as multi-partnered fertility.

periluddom

C1

A noun referring to the state or environment of anticipation and ritualized preparation that occurs just before a competitive event, game, or performance. It encompasses the collective psychological atmosphere and physical activities shared by participants and spectators before the main action begins.

circummentcy

C1

The act or state of bypassing restrictions, rules, or obstacles through strategic maneuvering or the exploitation of loopholes. It refers specifically to the quality of being able to find indirect routes to achieve a goal while avoiding direct confrontation with a system.

adcedent

C1

Describing a person, entity, or state that is in the process of acceding to an existing agreement, treaty, or organization. It refers to the act of joining or consenting to be bound by terms previously established by others.

misvalness

C1

To incorrectly estimate or judge the intrinsic worth or significance of something, particularly by failing to recognize its true essence or state. It refers to the act of assigning a wrong value to an object or concept based on a misunderstanding of its fundamental nature.

homotactible

C1

Describing objects, surfaces, or body parts that are sensitive to touch in an identical way or occupy the same position in a tactile arrangement. It is a technical term used to compare sensory perception across different areas or specimens.

repatible

C1

To officially return a person, such as a refugee or prisoner of war, or an object like currency or cultural artifacts, to their country of origin. This verb is primarily used in legal, political, and financial contexts regarding international borders and national belonging.

War das hilfreich?
Noch keine Kommentare. Sei der Erste, der seine Gedanken teilt!

Starte kostenlos mit dem Sprachenlernen

Kostenlos Loslegen