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trouble

trouble

Meaning of trouble

difficulty or a problematic situation

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EN-UK/ˈtrʌbəl/
EN-US/ˈtrʌbəl/
trouble
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trouble with Russian translation

trouble usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

У неё была проблема со сном прошлой ночью.

She had trouble sleeping last night.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Этот шум создаёт проблему для соседей.

That noise is causing trouble for the neighbors.

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trouble belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

troubleпроблема
appleяблоко
riceрис
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
familyсемья
momмама

trouble synonyms

Related words worth learning together

problem
The most direct general synonym; a broad word for something that is wrong or difficult.
issue
A problem or matter to be discussed; often sounds a little softer or more formal than trouble.
difficulty
Focuses on something being hard to do or understand, not just a bad situation.
hassle
An annoying inconvenience or small problem; more informal than trouble.
inconvenience
A small problem that causes inconvenience or discomfort, often used politely.
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🇬🇧en

The most direct general synonym; a broad word for something that is wrong or difficult.

A1Very Often

We need to solve this problem soon.

🇬🇧en

A problem or matter to be discussed; often sounds a little softer or more formal than trouble.

A1Very Often

There is an issue with the payment system.

🇬🇧en

Focuses on something being hard to do or understand, not just a bad situation.

A1Very Often

She had difficulty reading the small text.

H
🇬🇧en
hassle

An annoying inconvenience or small problem; more informal than trouble.

A1Often

Returning the item is a hassle.

I
🇬🇧en
inconvenience

A small problem that causes inconvenience or discomfort, often used politely.

A1Often

We apologize for the inconvenience.

S
🇬🇧en
setback

A problem that delays progress or causes loss of momentum.

A1Often

The injury was a setback for his career.

🇬🇧en

A very serious problem or dangerous turning point.

A1Often

The company is facing a financial crisis.

T
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trouble spot

A place or area where problems often happen; more specific than trouble.

A1Rarely

This road is a trouble spot for accidents.

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How to pronounce trouble and what this word means

trouble means trouble. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce trouble

/ˈtrʌbəl/

trouble translation

trouble

trouble examples

She had trouble sleeping last night.

trouble transcription

/ˈtrʌbəl/, /ˈtrʌbəl/

Questions about this word

trouble meaning: what does it mean?

difficulty or a problematic situation

trouble pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

trouble is pronounced as /ˈtrʌbəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

trouble definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She had trouble sleeping last night. Translation: У неё была проблема со сном прошлой ночью.

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