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
Related Vocabulary
More general words
효과적
B2Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
시도
B1An act of trying to do something, especially something new or difficult.
근면하다
B1Working hard and carefully; diligent. It describes a person who consistently puts in effort and is dedicated to their work or studies.
충분하다
B2To be enough or adequate in amount, quality, or degree for a particular purpose.
포괄적
B2Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide-ranging or comprehensive.
기회
B2A favorable time or set of circumstances for doing something; an opportunity.
불가피하다
B2To be unavoidable or inevitable. It is used to describe situations where a certain outcome cannot be prevented due to circumstances.
추구하다
B2To persistently aim for or try to reach a goal, ideal, or value. It implies a long-term endeavor toward something abstract like happiness or profit.
균형
B2A state in which different things are in the correct or equal proportion. It refers to stability and harmony between opposing forces or elements.
기간
B1A length or portion of time during which something happens or exists.
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