German Conversation · Level 16
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German word
Problem
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁoˈbleːm/
Meaning
- neuter nounproblem
Example
Hast du ein Problem?
Do you have a problem?
More examples
Beim Update trat ein Problem auf.
A problem occurred during the update.
Core concept
A roadblock stands in the way, often marked by a question that calls for an answer.
Common phrases
ein Problem haben
have a problem
ein Problem lösen
solve a problem
bei einem Problem helfen
help with a problem
Similar words
Schwierigkeit: Difficulty making a method work as intended.
Hindernis: A concrete barrier preventing progress.
Fehler: A mistake or defect that fails to meet expectations.
Frage: A question seeking an answer or explanation.
Definition in German
Ein konkret bemerkbares Hindernis oder eine Frage, die Klärung oder Lösung braucht.
Word origin
German Problem comes through Latin problema from Greek problema, meaning something put forward, such as a question or task.
Usage tips
- Problem is a neuter noun, so the forms are das Problem and die Probleme, with the regular German plural ending -e.
Other meanings
- troublenoun
- difficultynoun
Opposites
- Lösungsolutionnoun
Related words
- Problemlösungproblem solvingnoun
- problematischproblematicadjective