Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das Problem

Translation (Übersetzung) problem
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [pʁoˈbleːm]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
neuter noun common everyday
A neuter noun (das) borrowed from Latin/Greek. Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. The plural is 'Probleme'.

Problem - German Nouns - Problem Meaning - Problem Translation - Problem Nouns Examples

Problem is a German Nouns

Learn Problem meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Problem is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Problem Examples (Beispiele) in English

Problem examples with English translations. See how to use Problem in sentences. Problem example sentences in English below.

Ich habe ein Problem mit meinem Computer.
I have a problem with my computer.
Everyday situation
Das ist kein großes Problem.
That's not a big problem.
Reassuring someone
Wir müssen dieses Problem lösen.
We need to solve this problem.
Problem-solving discussion

Problem Word Family - Problem Related Words - Problem Family Members

Problem Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Problem word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Problem family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Problem related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Problematik
Meaning: problematic/issue
Example: Die Problematik ist komplex.
Noun
adjective form (Adjektivform)
problematisch
Meaning: problematic
Example: Die Situation ist problematisch.
Adjective
verb form (Verbform)
problematisieren
Meaning: to problematize
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er problematisiert die Frage.
Verb

Problem Usage - Problem Collocations - Problem Idioms - Problem Synonyms - Problem Antonyms

Problem Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Problem Collocations (Kollokationen)

Problem collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Problem word combinations and how to use Problem with other words naturally.

ein Problem lösen
to solve a problem
High frequency
ein Problem haben
to have a problem
High frequency
kein Problem
no problem
High frequency
ein großes Problem
a big problem
Medium frequency
technisches Problem
technical problem
Medium frequency
Problem erkennen
to identify a problem
Medium frequency
Problem beschreiben
to describe a problem
Low frequency

Problem Idioms (Redewendungen)

Problem idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Problem with meanings and explanations. Master Problem expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist nicht mein Problem.
That's not my problem.
Used to indicate that something is not one's responsibility or concern.
Aus einer Mücke einen Elefanten machen
To make a mountain out of a molehill
To exaggerate a small problem into a big one.
Das Problem an der Wurzel packen
To tackle the problem at its root
To address the fundamental cause of a problem.

Problem Synonyms (Synonyme)

Problem synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Problem and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Problem similar words and their usage.

Schwierigkeit
Meaning: difficulty
High similarity
Herausforderung
Meaning: challenge
Medium similarity
Angelegenheit
Meaning: matter/issue
Low similarity
Krise
Meaning: crisis
Low similarity

Problem Antonyms (Antonyme)

Problem antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Problem. Discover Problem opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Lösung
Meaning: solution
Vorteil
Meaning: advantage
Erfolg
Meaning: success

Problem Semantically Related Words - Problem Contextually Related Words - Problem Thematically Related Words

Problem Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Problem semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Problem. Explore Problem related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Problem contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Lösung Schwierigkeit Frage Aufgabe Herausforderung

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