Translation
problem
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Word origin
An international borrowing from Greek problema, 'a thing put forward', via Latin. The same root sits in nearly every European language, which is precisely why Zamenhof took it.
- Origin
- Greek, via Latin
- Root
- problēma
- English cognates
- problem, problematic
Examples
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We have a big problem.
?
Can you solve the problem?
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That is not my problem.
pairs naturally with : is the standard collocation, and does the job of no problem. Do not confuse it with , which is a question you ask, not a difficulty you face.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 1: problemo, studi, ekde and 4 more words.