Translation
problem, issue
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Word origin
From Greek problema ('a thing thrown forward'), borrowed via Latin. Masculine despite the -a ending, like many Greek loans.
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin)
- Root
- problema
- English cognates
- problem
Grammar
Examples
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We have a serious problem.
, .
It is not a problem, I can help you.
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There are too many problems to solve today.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(12)Al mercato con la nonna
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Un problema con il compito
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Volontari sulla spiaggia
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Capodanno a Napoli
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La bicicletta rotta
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La valigia di Sofia
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La zona di Matteo
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La traduzione e il computer
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Grammar articles
(9)Italian Adjectives and Adverbs: Agreement, Position and -mente
C'è and Ci Sono: There Is and There Are in Italian
Ci and Ne in Italian: The Two Words That Replace Whole Phrases
Italian Indefinite Pronouns: nessuno, qualcuno, ognuno, questo
Italian Negative Words: nessuno, nulla, più, nemmeno
Italian Noun Exceptions: il cinema and il/la ciclista
Italian Plurals and Gender: -o, -a, -e and the Exceptions
Italian Question Words: chi, cosa, dove, quando, perché
Italian Subject Pronouns: The Ones You Are Meant to Drop
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problema: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Italian word "problema" (problem, issue): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 8: Words 161-170.