das Problem

A1

problem

English meaning
problem
Gender
das — neuter
Plural
die Probleme
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Problems & Solutions

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Problem in a sentence

Mein Problem ist die Sprache.

My problem is the language.

Declension of das Problem

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedas Problemdie Probleme
Accusativedas Problemdie Probleme
Dativedem Problemden Problemen
Genitivedes Problemsder Probleme

Word family

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Where Problem comes from

im 16. Jahrhundert von lateinisch problema (eine zum Lösen vorgelegte, unentschiedene, zweifelhafte Aufgabe, eine Streitfrage) entlehnt, das auf griechisch πρόβλημα „Aufgabe, Streitfrage“ zurückgeht

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Questions about Problem

Is it der, die or das Problem?

It is das Problem — Problem is neuter. In the plural it becomes die Probleme.

What is the plural of Problem?

The plural of das Problem is die Probleme.

What is the genitive of Problem?

The genitive singular is des Problems. The dative plural is den Problemen.

What does Problem mean in English?

das Problem means "problem". For example: "Mein Problem ist die Sprache." — "My problem is the language."

What level is Problem in German?

Problem is a A1 word — a1 — beginner. It belongs to the problems & solutions vocabulary.

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