Een probleem oplossen
Example: We moeten samen een probleem oplossen in de klas.
Definition
"Een probleem oplossen" means to find a solution to a difficulty or challenge. It involves identifying the issue, thinking of possible ways to address it, and successfully resolving it, often requiring cooperation or critical thinking, as in 'We moeten samen een probleem oplossen in de klas.'
Etymology
The phrase "een probleem oplossen" comes from Dutch, where "probleem" derives from the Greek 'problema,' meaning 'a task or obstacle.' The verb "oplossen" literally means 'to loosen' or 'to dissolve,' so together they convey the idea of 'loosening' or 'resolving' a problem. Did you know this expression metaphorically treats problems like knots to be untied?
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"Een probleem oplossen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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