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problem

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/ˈprɒbləm/ · prob-lem

A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.

Meanings

nounformal

A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.

ایک معاملہ یا صورت حال جسے غیر خوشگوار یا نقصان دہ سمجھا جاتا ہے اور جسے نمٹنے اور حل کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

مسئلہ

mas'ala

Formal: مسئلہ

Synonyms

issuedifficultychallengeمسئلہدشواریمشکل

Antonyms

solutionanswerresolutionحلجوابفیصلہ

Common Collocations

  • solve a problem
  • face a problem
  • raise a problem

Example Sentences

We need to find a solution to this problem.

ہمیں اس مسئلے کا حل تلاش کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Humein is mas'ale ka hal talash karne ki zaroorat hai.

She is always looking for a way to solve her problems.

وہ ہمیشہ اپنے مسائل حل کرنے کا طریقہ تلاش کر رہی ہے۔

Woh hamesha apne masail hal karne ka tareeqa talash kar rahi hai.

The problem seems more complicated than we initially thought.

مسئلہ پہلے سے زیادہ پیچیدہ لگتا ہے جتنا ہم نے سوچا تھا۔

Mas'ala pehle se zyada paicheeda lagta hai jitna hum ne socha tha.

Easily Confused With

issue:An issue often refers to a point in question or concern, while a problem implies a more serious difficulty that needs resolution.

Word Family

problematic
adjectiveمسئلہ حل کرنے کے قابل
problematize
verbمسئلہ بنانا
problem-solving
nounمسائل حل کرنے کی مہارت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a math problem that makes you frown.

Imagine a puzzle that needs to be solved.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مسئلے کا حل ہمیشہ موجود ہوتا ہے۔

Mas'ale ka hal hamesha maujood hota hai.

There is always a solution to a problem.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "problēma" — a question proposed for solution

First known use: 14th century

The word 'problem' has its roots in the Greek word 'problēma', meaning an obstacle or difficulty, and has been used in English since the late 14th century.