Translation
the problem
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Word origin
From Greek problēma ('a thing put forward'), via Latin and French; the same root gives English problem.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- problēma
- English cognates
- problem
Grammar
Examples
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We have a big problem.
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Problems like that can be solved.
, .
No problem, I'm happy to help you.
Where this fits
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Stories
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Problem: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 12: Words 191-200.