problem
gb/pɹˈɑbləm/ us/pɹˈɑbləm/
A2
Ingles
~ 200
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
A2
entity
1
difficulty or issue to solve
Something that is difficult and needs to be fixed or answered.
Padron ng paggamit:
a problem with [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'problem' with 'question' in academic contexts; 'problem' refers to something difficult, not just something asked.
Mga kasingkahulugan
issue (Slightly more formal; often used in professional or diplomatic contexts.)
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difficulty (Emphasizes the challenging nature of the situation.)
Mga kasalungat
solution (Refers to the answer or fix for a problem.)
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advantage (Highlights a beneficial situation rather than a troublesome one.)
Mga kolokasyon
solve a problem
|have a problem
|big problem
|serious problem
|problem arises
Mga tema
daily life
|work
|education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- We have a serious problem with the new software.
- The main problem is that we don’t have enough time.
- She solved the problem quickly.
- Traffic is a big problem in this city.
- The teacher helped the students with their math problems.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I have a problem with my phone.
- The car has a big problem.
- We need to fix this problem.
- He can solve the problem.
- There is a problem with the door.
Pangngalan
A2
entity
2
question needing an answer
A question you must answer, often in math or science.
Padron ng paggamit:
a [math/science] problem
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'problem' with 'equation'; an equation is a type of problem but not all problems are equations.
Mga kasingkahulugan
exercise (Typically used in educational contexts for practice questions.)
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question (General term for something asked, not always requiring calculation.)
Mga kasalungat
answer (The correct response to the question or exercise.)
Mga kolokasyon
math problem
|word problem
|practice problem
|solve a problem
Mga tema
education
|mathematics
|science
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The students worked on several math problems.
- This book has many practice problems at the end of each chapter.
- Can you solve this physics problem?
- The teacher explained how to approach word problems.
- He found the last problem very difficult.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I have three math problems for homework.
- This is a hard problem.
- Can you help me with this problem?
- We solved all the problems in class.
- The last problem is easy.
Pangngalan
informal
B1
entity
3
person or thing causing trouble
A person or thing that often makes trouble.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone/something] is a problem
Mga kasingkahulugan
troublemaker (Specifically refers to a person who causes problems intentionally.)
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nuisance (Usually refers to someone or something annoying rather than serious trouble.)
Mga kasalungat
help (Someone or something that makes things easier instead of harder.)
Mga kolokasyon
real problem
|biggest problem
|become a problem
Mga tema
daily life
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- That kid is a real problem in class.
- My old laptop has become a problem lately.
- If he keeps being late, he’s going to be a problem for the team.
- This machine has been nothing but a problem since we bought it.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- My dog is a problem when I leave home.
- He is a problem in class.
- This old car is a problem.
- That student is a big problem for the teacher.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
problem
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑbləm/
US/pɹˈɑbləm/
Mga pantig at diin
prob - lem (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (prob)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: problem
- Plural: problems
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
problems
noun
Related words
problematic
adjective B2
solver
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unsolved
adjective
Advanced or less common
problematically
adverb
Mga ekspresyon
problem child
1/pɹˈɑbləm t͡ʃˈaɪld/
fixed phrase
child causing frequent trouble or difficulty
A child who often causes trouble for parents or teachers.
Mga Halimbawa
- The teacher said he was a problem child in school.
- They had to give special attention to the problem child.
run into problems
1/ɹˈʌn ˈɪntu pɹˈɑbləmz/
fixed phrase
experience difficulties unexpectedly during activity
To have difficulties happen while doing something.
Mga Halimbawa
- We ran into problems when installing the new software.
- They ran into problems halfway through building the bridge.
the heart of the problem
1/ðə hˈɑɹt əv ðə pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
central or main difficulty in a situation
The most important part of a difficulty or issue.
Mga Halimbawa
- The heart of the problem is poor communication between departments.
- We need to find the heart of the problem before we can fix it.
what's your problem?
1/wˈʌts jˈʊɹ pɹˈɑbləm ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
asking why someone behaves badly or angrily
Used to ask someone why they are angry, upset, or acting badly.
Mga Halimbawa
- "What's your problem? I was just trying to help."
- She snapped at me, and I thought, what's your problem?
no problem
1/nˈoʊ pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
informal
it's not difficult or inconvenient
Used to say that something can be done easily or that you are happy to do it.
Mga Halimbawa
- "Can you help me move this table?" "No problem."
- "Thanks for lending me your book." "No problem."
no problem
2/nˈoʊ pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
Not difficult; not an issue
Used to say something is easy or okay to do.
Mga Halimbawa
- Can you help me with this? — No problem!
- It was no problem to fix the leak.