Suliran (en. Problem)

/su.li.ran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An event or situation that presents a problem.
His problem is hard to solve.
Ang kanyang suliran ay mahirap lutasin.
A question that requires a solution.
We need to discuss the problem of unemployment.
Kailangan nating talakayin ang suliran ng kawalang trabaho.
Another term for a common issue that requires resolution.
There are many problems in our society that need to be addressed.
Maraming suliran sa ating lipunan na dapat isaalang-alang.

Etymology

from the root word 'suli' meaning 'problem to be solved'

Common Phrases and Expressions

problems of life
challenges and trials experienced in life
suliran ng buhay
clarified the problem
clear explanation of a problem or issue
nilinaw ang suliran

Related Words

solution
The method or steps taken to solve a problem.
solusyon
resolution
The process of finding a solution to a problem.
paglutas

Slang Meanings

problem or issue
I have a suliran in school, I don't know how to fix it anymore.
May suliran ako sa school, hindi ko na alam kung paano ito aayusin.
headache
Those unfair teachers are my suliran right now.
Yung mga unfair na guro, yun ang suliran ko ngayon.