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Problem

problem

noun pro-BLAYM Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: from Greek via Latin problema

Usage Note

Problem is neuter (das Problem), which trips up English speakers who expect it to feel masculine. The breezy phrase kein Problem mirrors English 'no problem', while ein Problem haben mit takes the dative. Its plural is Probleme.

Examples

"Das ist kein großes Problem."

Natural Translation

That's not a big problem.

Literal Translation

That is no big problem.

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