Problema (en. Problem)

/proˈblɛ.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation or thing that is difficult to solve or confront.
We have a big problem with our project.
Mayroon tayong malaking problema sa ating proyekto.
A question or task that requires an answer or solution.
The math problem needs the correct answer.
Ang math problem ay kailangan ng tamang sagot.
A type of obstacle or challenge that causes worry or stress.
Money problems cause a lot of worry.
Ang mga problema sa pera ay nagdudulot ng labis na pag-aalala.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'pro problema'

Common Phrases and Expressions

no problem
There’s no obstacle or it won't be an issue.
walang problema
find a solution to the problem
Look for a way to resolve an issue.
maghanap ng solusyon sa problema

Related Words

solution
The method of solving a problem.
solusyon

Slang Meanings

difficult situation
Oh man, I have so many problems at school, it feels like everything is so hard!
Naku, ang dami kong problema sa school, parang ang hirap na nang lahat!
life's challenges
That's normal, we all go through these kinds of problems.
Normal lang yan, lahat tayo dumaan sa ganitong problema.
headache
Because of work, all I can think about are problems, it's like a headache!
Dahil sa trabaho, problema lang ang naiisip ko, parang headache na!
issues
We have a problem with the schedule, we need to discuss the issues.
May problema tayo sa schedule, kailangan natin pag-usapan ang mga isyu.