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problem
/ˈprɒbləm/

problem

🇺🇸 American English
/ə ˈprɑbləm/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈprɒbləm/
Meaning of problem

difficulty

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Pronunciation/ˈprɒbləm/
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problem

When to use problem

solve a problem

解决问题

have a problem

有问题

big problem

大问题

serious problem

严重问题

common problem

常见问题

problem usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

They sat down and talked through the problem until both sides understood each other.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Saying sorry helped solve the problem between the friends quickly.

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problem belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation, Programming, IT Interview, Errors and Bugs, Marketing, Sales, Business Email, Calls and Meetings, Customer Communication, Product Team". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

problem问题
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What's the difference between problem / difficulty / issue / trouble / concern / matter

🇬🇧English
problem

General, neutral term for something that needs a solution.

A1Very Often

We have a problem with the printer.

У нас проблема с принтером.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes the degree of hardship or the challenge of doing something.

A2Very Often

She had difficulty lifting the box.

Ей было трудно поднять коробку.

🇬🇧English

More formal/neutral; often used for matters to be discussed or addressed.

B1Very Often

We need to discuss the security issue.

Нам нужно обсудить вопрос безопасности.

🇬🇧English

Everyday word often implying inconvenience or distress.

A2Very Often

He's having trouble with his car.

У него проблемы с машиной.

🇬🇧English

A worry or matter that causes attention; often more about worry than concrete obstacle.

A2Very Often

Safety is our main concern.

Безопасность — наша главная забота.

🇬🇧English

A general neutral word for a subject, affair, or thing that may need attention.

A1Very Often

That's a private matter.

Это личное дело/вопрос.

O
🇬🇧English
obstacle

Something that blocks progress; often more concrete or specific than 'problem'.

B1Often

Lack of funding was the main obstacle to the project.

Отсутствие финансирования было главным препятствием для проекта.

C
🇬🇧English
complication

An additional factor that makes a situation more complex or difficult.

B2Often

The surgery had unexpected complications.

Операция имела неожиданные осложнения.

S
🇬🇧English
setback

A negative event that delays or reverses progress; typically temporary.

B2Often

The project suffered a major setback after the funding was cut.

Проект понёс серьёзную неудачу после сокращения финансирования.

🇬🇧English

A difficulty framed as an opportunity to test ability or improve; often positive.

B1Very Often

Learning a new language is a real challenge.

Изучение нового языка — настоящая задача/вызов.

D
🇬🇧English
dilemma

A situation where a difficult choice must be made between alternatives, often undesirable.

B2Often

She faced a dilemma: tell the truth or protect her friend.

Она столкнулась с дилеммой: сказать правду или защитить подругу.

S
🇬🇧English
snag

A small unexpected problem or hitch; informal and often minor.

B2Rarely

There was one snag with the plan, but we fixed it.

В плане возникла одна заминка, но мы её исправили.

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How to pronounce problem and what this word means

problem translation: трудность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce problem

/ˈprɒbləm/

problem translation

трудность

problem examples

They sat down and talked through the problem until both sides understood each other.

problem transcription

/ˈprɒbləm/, /ə ˈprɑbləm/

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problem meaning: what does it mean?

difficulty

problem pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

problem is pronounced as /ˈprɒbləm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

problem definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

They sat down and talked through the problem until both sides understood each other. Translation: Они сели и обсудили трудности, пока обе стороны не стали лучше понимать друг друга.

Is problem part of Product Team vocabulary?

Yes, problem (трудность) can be learned in the Product Team topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is problem part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, problem (трудность) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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