Das Problem
Example: Wir müssen das Problem schnell lösen, bevor es schlimmer wird.
Definition
"Das Problem" refers to a situation, matter, or condition that presents difficulty or requires a solution. It is commonly used to describe an issue that needs to be addressed or resolved, as in the phrase, 'Wir müssen das Problem schnell lösen, bevor es schlimmer wird.'
Etymology
The word "das Problem" comes from the Greek 'problema,' meaning 'something put forward' or 'a question proposed for solution.' It passed into Latin and then German, where it retained its meaning of a challenge or issue to be solved. Did you know that the root 'pro-' means 'forward' and 'ballein' means 'to throw,' so literally, a problem is something 'thrown forward' to be dealt with?
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"Das Problem" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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