Korean word

문제

Pronunciation

Romanizationmunje

Meaning

  • nounproblem

Example

문제가 뭐예요?mun je ga mwo ye yo

What's the problem?

Illustration for 문제 (problem)

More examples

이 문제를 어떻게 해결할까요?i mun je reul eo tteo ke hae gyeol hal kka yo

How can we solve this problem?

Core concept

A matter that needs an answer, discussion, or practical solution.

Common phrases

  • 문제를 해결하다mun je reul hae gyeol ha da

    solve a problem

  • 문제가 생기다mun je ga saeng gi da

    a problem arises

  • 문제를 제기하다mun je reul che gi ha da

    raise a problem

Similar words

어려움eoryeoum: A barrier or burden that makes a task difficult to complete.
곤란kollan: A troublesome situation that leaves a person unsure how to respond.
고장kojang: A machine or device failure that prevents normal operation.

Definition in Korean

해결하거나 논의해야 할 질문 또는 사안.hae gyeol ha geo na no nui hae ya hal jjil mun tto neun sa an

Word origin

문제 (munje, "problem") combines 문 (mun, "question") and 제 (je, "topic"), giving the idea of a matter put forward for an answer or solution.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may hear problem as something bad, but this word can also name a neutral question or school task, so it does not always mean that something has gone wrong.

Other meanings

  • troublenoun
  • questionnoun

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