Das Problem
Example: Wir müssen das Problem schnell und effektiv lösen.
Definition
"Das Problem" refers to a situation, matter, or condition that presents difficulty, uncertainty, or requires a solution. It is commonly used to describe an issue or challenge that needs to be addressed, such as in the phrase: 'Wir müssen das Problem schnell und effektiv lösen.'
Etymology
"Das Problem" comes from the Greek word 'problema,' meaning 'a task' or 'a question put forward,' which passed into Latin as 'problema' before entering German. Did you know? The word originally implied something thrown forward for consideration, highlighting its role as a challenge or question to solve.
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"Das Problem" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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