Het probleem
Example: We moeten samen het probleem snel oplossen vandaag.
Definition
"Het probleem" refers to a specific issue or difficulty that requires attention or resolution. It implies a challenge or obstacle that needs to be addressed, as in the example phrase where it suggests the necessity to solve the problem quickly together today.
Etymology
The phrase "het probleem" comes from Dutch, where 'het' is the definite article meaning 'the,' and 'probleem' is borrowed from the Greek word 'problema,' meaning 'a task or question proposed for solution.' This reflects how many European languages adopted the term to signify a matter needing resolution.
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"Het probleem" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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