Cool MateMeaning of Trouble
In simple words: A problem or difficulty that makes things hard.
Trouble in a sentence
- I got into trouble for not completing my homework.
- He seems to have trouble making decisions.
- Don't worry, we will help you if you are in trouble.
- There's no trouble at the party; everyone is having a great time.
- She had trouble understanding the instructions for the game.
How to use Trouble
Use 'trouble' to describe when someone has a problem, especially in neutral contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal situations where 'difficulty' might be preferred.
Grammar pattern
trouble + object
Memory hint
Think of 'trouble' as 'trouble-the-people' — imagine people causing chaos.
Related words
Collocations with Trouble
- bad
- big
- deep
- mean
- spell
- have
- come
- begin
- start
- in trouble
- trouble for
- trouble with
- a cause of trouble
- a source of trouble
- a history of… trouble
- bad
- big
- deep
- mean
- spell
- have
- come
- begin
- start
- in trouble
- trouble for
- trouble with
- a cause of trouble
- a source of trouble
- a history of… trouble
- crowd
- cause
- make
- start
- be brewing
- begin
- blow up
- spot
- trouble between
- bad
- big
- deep
- mean
- spell
- have
- come
- begin
- start
- in trouble
- trouble for
- trouble with
- a cause of trouble
- a source of trouble
- a history of… trouble
- bad
- big
- deep
- mean
- spell
- have
- come
- begin
- start
- in trouble
- trouble for
- trouble with
- a cause of trouble
- a source of trouble
- a history of… trouble
- considerable
- enormous
- great
- bring (somebody)
- cause (somebody)
- give somebody
- be more trouble than it’s worth
Synonyms for Trouble
- effort (1)
Common mistakes with Trouble
- Confused with 'troublesome' — 'trouble' is a noun, while 'troublesome' is an adjective.
- Using 'trouble' with the wrong preposition, like saying 'in trouble with' instead of 'in trouble for'.
- Misunderstanding 'trouble' as only a verb; it's primarily a noun.
Trouble appears in
Trouble in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مشكلة,عناء,ورطة
مشكلة أو صعوبة بتخلي الأمور صعبة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঝামেলা, সমস্যা
এমন কোনো সমস্যা বা অসুবিধা যা কাজকে কঠিন করে তোলে।
- GermanDeutsch
Ärger, Schwierigkeiten
Ein Problem oder eine Schwierigkeit, die die Dinge erschwert.
- SpanishEspañol
Problema
Un problema o dificultad que hace las cosas difíciles.
- Persianفارسی
دردسر، مشکل
یه مشکل یا سختی که کارها رو سخت میکنه.
- FrenchFrançais
Problème, ennui, souci
Un truc qui complique les choses ou qui pose problème.
- Hindiहिन्दी
परेशानी, मुसीबत, दिक्कत
कोई ऐसी समस्या या मुश्किल जिससे काम करना कठिन हो जाए।
- ItalianItaliano
Guai
Un problema o una difficoltà che rende le cose difficili.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Problema, encrenca, confusão
Um problema ou dificuldade que torna as coisas difíceis.
- RussianРусский
Проблема, неприятность, беда
Проблема или трудность, которая всё усложняет.
- Urduاردو
مشکل, پریشانی, دردسر
کوئی مسئلہ یا دشواری جو چیزوں کو مشکل بنا دے۔
- Chinese中文
麻烦
一个让事情变得困难的问题或困难。
More words like Trouble
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Trouble
What does Trouble mean?
A problem or difficulty that makes things hard.
What is the definition of Trouble?
a problem, worry, difficulty, etc. or a situation causing this
How do you use Trouble in a sentence?
I got into trouble for not completing my homework.
Can you give another example of Trouble?
He seems to have trouble making decisions.
What are synonyms for Trouble?
Common alternatives include effort (1).
What is the opposite of Trouble?
Opposite meanings include solution, ease, comfort.
What words go with Trouble?
It commonly pairs with bad, big, deep, mean, spell, have, come, begin, start, in trouble, trouble for, trouble with, a cause of trouble, a source of trouble, a history of… trouble, bad, big, deep, mean, spell, have, come, begin, start, in trouble, trouble for, trouble with, a cause of trouble, a source of trouble, a history of… trouble, crowd, cause, make, start, be brewing, begin, blow up, spot, trouble between, bad, big, deep, mean, spell, have, come, begin, start, in trouble, trouble for, trouble with, a cause of trouble, a source of trouble, a history of… trouble, bad, big, deep, mean, spell, have, come, begin, start, in trouble, trouble for, trouble with, a cause of trouble, a source of trouble, a history of… trouble, considerable, enormous, great, bring (somebody), cause (somebody), give somebody, be more trouble than it’s worth.
What are common mistakes when using Trouble?
Confused with 'troublesome' — 'trouble' is a noun, while 'troublesome' is an adjective. Using 'trouble' with the wrong preposition, like saying 'in trouble with' instead of 'in trouble for'. Misunderstanding 'trouble' as only a verb; it's primarily a noun.
How do you pronounce Trouble?
US: /["/ˈtrʌbl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtrʌbl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Trouble?
Use 'trouble' to describe when someone has a problem, especially in neutral contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal situations where 'difficulty' might be preferred.
What CEFR level is Trouble?
"Trouble" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.