문제
A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
Examples
3 of 5이 문제를 해결할 방법을 찾아야 합니다.
We must find a way to solve this problem.
무슨 문제 있어?
Is there any problem?
수학 문제가 너무 어려워요.
The math problem is too difficult.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Mun-je: Sounds like 'Moon-je'—going to the moon is a big problem to solve!
Quick Quiz
교통 ____를 해결하기 위해 지하철을 늘려야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 문제
Examples
이 문제를 해결할 방법을 찾아야 합니다.
formalWe must find a way to solve this problem.
무슨 문제 있어?
informalIs there any problem?
수학 문제가 너무 어려워요.
everydayThe math problem is too difficult.
사회적 문제에 대해 토론해 봅시다.
academicLet's discuss social problems.
기술적인 문제가 발생했습니다.
businessA technical problem has occurred.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
문제가 안 된다
to not be a problem
기출 문제
previous exam questions
문제의 핵심
the core of the problem
Often Confused With
'질문' is a question you ask, while '문제' is a problem to solve or an exam task.
Usage Notes
Highly frequent in IELTS Task 2, where you must address 'problems and solutions'.
Common Mistakes
Avoid saying '질문이 있다' when you mean you have a 'difficulty/problem' (use '문제가 있다').
Memory Tip
Mun-je: Sounds like 'Moon-je'—going to the moon is a big problem to solve!
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 問 (ask) + 題 (topic/subject).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
교통 ____를 해결하기 위해 지하철을 늘려야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 문제
Related Phrases
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More general words
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피상적
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복합적
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배가시키다
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자아내다
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주목하다
B2To pay attention to or take notice of something specifically. It often implies a focus on something significant or interesting.
대비되다
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고정되다
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근접하다
B2To approach or get close to a certain place, value, or state. It is often used to describe reaching a numerical goal or physical proximity.
결정적
B2Settling an issue; producing a definite result. It refers to something that is crucial or decisive in determining an outcome.
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