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problem with Russian translation
problem usage examples
Они сели и обсудили трудности, пока обе стороны не стали лучше понимать друг друга.
They sat down and talked through the problem until both sides understood each other.
Извинение помогло быстро решить трудность между друзьями.
Saying sorry helped solve the problem between the friends quickly.
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problem belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation, Programming, IT Interview, Errors and Bugs, Marketing, Sales, Business Email, Calls and Meetings, Customer Communication, Product Team". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
problem synonyms
What's the difference between problem / difficulty / issue / trouble / concern / matter
General, neutral term for something that needs a solution.
We have a problem with the printer.
У нас проблема с принтером.
Emphasizes the degree of hardship or the challenge of doing something.
She had difficulty lifting the box.
Ей было трудно поднять коробку.
More formal/neutral; often used for matters to be discussed or addressed.
We need to discuss the security issue.
Нам нужно обсудить вопрос безопасности.
He's having trouble with his car.
У него проблемы с машиной.
A worry or matter that causes attention; often more about worry than concrete obstacle.
Safety is our main concern.
Безопасность — наша главная забота.
A general neutral word for a subject, affair, or thing that may need attention.
That's a private matter.
Это личное дело/вопрос.
Something that blocks progress; often more concrete or specific than 'problem'.
Lack of funding was the main obstacle to the project.
Отсутствие финансирования было главным препятствием для проекта.
An additional factor that makes a situation more complex or difficult.
The surgery had unexpected complications.
Операция имела неожиданные осложнения.
A negative event that delays or reverses progress; typically temporary.
The project suffered a major setback after the funding was cut.
Проект понёс серьёзную неудачу после сокращения финансирования.
A difficulty framed as an opportunity to test ability or improve; often positive.
Learning a new language is a real challenge.
Изучение нового языка — настоящая задача/вызов.
A situation where a difficult choice must be made between alternatives, often undesirable.
She faced a dilemma: tell the truth or protect her friend.
Она столкнулась с дилеммой: сказать правду или защитить подругу.
A small unexpected problem or hitch; informal and often minor.
There was one snag with the plan, but we fixed it.
В плане возникла одна заминка, но мы её исправили.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce problem and what this word means
problem translation: трудность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce problem
/ˈprɒbləm/
problem translation
трудность
problem examples
They sat down and talked through the problem until both sides understood each other.
problem transcription
/ˈprɒbləm/, /ə ˈprɑbləm/
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problem meaning: what does it mean?
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problem pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
problem is pronounced as /ˈprɒbləm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
problem definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They sat down and talked through the problem until both sides understood each other. Translation: Они сели и обсудили трудности, пока обе стороны не стали лучше понимать друг друга.
Is problem part of Product Team vocabulary?
Yes, problem (трудность) can be learned in the Product Team topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is problem part of Customer Communication vocabulary?
Yes, problem (трудность) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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