No. 120 in Swedish
problem
A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with.
In a sentence
Det största problemet är bristen på motivation.
The biggest problem is the lack of motivation.
Here, 'problem' is used as a noun to identify an issue or obstacle.
Vi måste lösa detta problem tillsammans.
We need to solve this problem together.
In this sentence, 'problem' functions as a direct object noun referring to a challenge to address.
Hon såg sig inte som en del av problemet.
She did not see herself as part of the problem.
'Problem' is part of the phrase 'delen av problemet' here, illustrating its use in expressions and its role as a subject complement.
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