🇺🇸 How to say

“problem” in English

problem
Illustration of "problem" in a English cultural setting
A young woman with a furrowed brow stares at a tangled mess of colorful yarn on her living room floor, a half-finished knitting project in her lap. A small, curious cat bats at one of the loose strands, adding to the confusion.

Usage note

Use 'problem' to talk about something that causes difficulty or worry.

Examples

  • I have a problem.

    I have a problem.

  • This is a big problem.

    This is a big problem.

  • Can you help with my problem?

    Can you help with my problem?

Quick check

What does "problem" mean?

  • A. problem
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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