How to Say ‘This is a problem’ in Italian
Questo è un problema
💬 Usage Tip: Used for identifying issues.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Being clear about problems helps in finding solutions.
Phrase Breakdown
Questo è
Un problema
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Questo
[kwess-toh]
This
Used to identify a specific thing or person nearby.
Questo è un problema da risolvere.
This is a problem to be solved.
è
[eh]
Is
Third person singular present of 'to be'.
Il viaggio è lungo.
The journey is long.
un
[oon]
A
An indefinite article used with nouns.
Ho visto un autobus.
I saw a bus.
problema
[proh-bleh-mah]
Problem
Something difficult requiring a solution.
Questo è un problema tecnico.
This is a technical problem.
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