Het probleem
Example: We moeten het probleem snel oplossen in de vergadering.
Definition
"Het probleem" refers to a specific issue or difficulty that requires attention or resolution, often within a management context. It signifies a matter that must be addressed quickly and effectively, as in the phrase, 'We moeten het probleem snel oplossen in de vergadering,' meaning 'We must quickly solve the problem in the meeting.'
Etymology
The phrase "het probleem" comes from Dutch, where "het" is the definite article meaning 'the,' and "probleem" originates from the Greek word 'problema,' meaning 'a task or question proposed for solution.' This term entered Dutch through Latin and French, reflecting its long history in scholarly and practical language use.
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"Het probleem" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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