The problem in German 🇩🇪

Problem

Same spelling in English and spanish but work on the pronunciation.

3 years ago

das Problem info.

Tips to Remember the Word:
• Associate “das Problem” with the English “problem” since it’s a borrowed term, making it easier to recall its meaning.
• Notice that many academic and technical terms in German use the neuter article “das,” which can remind you of the neutral, abstract nature of a problem.
• Imagine a scenario with a balanced scale, linking the neutral “das” with an issue that needs weighing or solving.

Explanations:
• “Das Problem” is a noun meaning “the problem” and is used to describe an issue, difficulty, or challenge.
• It is a neuter noun, so adjectives referring to it must take the neuter ending.
• The word is commonly used in both everyday conversation and formal texts.

Synonyms and Similar Terms:
• Die Schwierigkeit – emphasizes a difficulty or complication.
• Das Hindernis – refers to an obstacle or barrier, often something that impedes progress.
• Die Frage – in contexts where the problem is seen as a question or puzzle to solve.

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• In casual usage, “Problem” might appear in compound forms like “Problemchen” (by adding the diminutive -chen for a smaller or perhaps less serious issue).
• In some colloquial contexts, “Problem” can refer to a person causing difficulties, although this usage is informal and context-dependent.

Example Sentences:
• Ich habe ein Problem mit meinem Computer.
(I have a problem with my computer.)
• Das größte Problem bei diesem Projekt ist die Zeitplanung.
(The biggest problem with this project is the scheduling.)
• Wir müssen das Problem gemeinsam lösen.
(We need to solve the problem together.)

a few seconds ago

das problem info.

Tips to remember the German word "das Problem":
– It is a cognate to the English word 'problem', so it sounds and looks very similar.
– The article “das” denotes that "Problem" is a neuter noun in German.
– You can create an association by remembering the phrase "Das ist das Problem!" which translates to "That is the problem!" in English.

Explanation:
– "Das Problem" translates directly to "the problem" in English.
– It is a singular noun; the plural form is "die Probleme."

Other words that mean the same thing:
– "Die Schwierigkeit" (the difficulty) can also refer to a problem in some contexts.
– "Die Herausforderung" (the challenge) is a more positive spin on a problem, seeing it as something to be overcome.

Alternate meanings and slang:
– "Kein Problem!" is a common phrase which means "No problem!" as in, "That's ok" or "Don't worry about it."
– "Das Problem" doesn't typically have an alternate slang meaning, but can sometimes be used informally to refer to a difficult person: "Er ist ein echtes Problem" ("He is a real problem").

Examples of sentences that use it:
– "Ich habe ein Problem mit meinem Auto." ("I have a problem with my car.")
– "Wir müssen über das Problem sprechen." ("We need to talk about the problem.")
– "Das Problem zu lösen, wird Zeit brauchen." ("Solving the problem will take time.")
– "Kannst du mir bei diesem Problem helfen?" ("Can you help me with this problem?")

2 years ago