Complication vs Difficulty vs Obstacle vs Problem

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Complication

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun

Difficulty

Top 2.000 (häufig)B1noun

Obstacle

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2noun

Problem

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1noun
Am häufigsten: Problem
 ComplicationDifficultyObstacleProblem
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkɑːmplɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈɒbstəkl//🇺🇸 //ˈɑbstəkl//🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒbləm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːbləm/"]/
BedeutungA problem or difficulty that makes something harder.How hard something is.Something that makes it difficult to do something.A difficulty or issue that needs to be solved.
BeispielThe surgeon explained that there could be a complication during the procedure.The difficulty of the exam surprised many students.He faced many obstacles during his journey to success.Math can be hard, but I will solve this problem.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauC1B1B2A1
Wortartnounnounnounnoun
Kollokationenmajor, added, additional, add, cause, avoid, arise, ensue, occur, acute, dangerous, life-threatening, develop, have, suffer, arise, develop, occur, rate, complication with, complication from, complication of, a risk of complications, complications related to somethingconsiderable, enormous, extreme, level, encounter, experience, face, arise, lie (in something), despite a/​the difficulty, in difficulty, with difficulty, considerable, enormous, extreme, level, encounter, experience, face, arise, lie (in something), despite a/​the difficulty, in difficulty, with difficulty, considerable, enormous, extreme, level, encounter, experience, face, arise, lie (in something), despite a/​the difficulty, in difficulty, with difficultyface an obstacle, overcome an obstacle, see an obstacleacute, big, enormous, host, set, be, pose, present (somebody with), arise, come up, crop up, area, spot, behaviour/​behavior, problem about, problem for, problem of, an approach to a problem, the crux of the problem, the heart of the problem, complicated, difficult, easy, do, find the answer to, solve, set
Antonymesolution, simplicity, resolutioneasy, simple, effortlessadvantage, help, facilitatorsolution, answer, resolution
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'complicating' which implies making something difficult., Using 'complication' in contexts unrelated to problems, like 'easy' situations.Confused with 'difficult' (adjective) vs. 'difficulty' (noun), Using 'difficulties' when referring to multiple challenges, Overgeneralizing to describe feelings instead of tasksConfusing with 'obstacle course' which is a specific kind of challenge., Using 'obstacles' when discussing non-physical challenges like fears or emotions., Mixing it up with 'obstruction', which often has legal connotations.'Problem' is often confused with 'trouble'—these words have slightly different meanings., Some learners may use 'problems' incorrectly with uncountable nouns., Use the phrase 'to solve a problem' instead of 'to fix a problem'.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'complication' when discussing medical issues or difficulties in plans. Avoid in casual conversations unless talking about serious matters.Often used to describe challenges in tasks, tests, or activities. Suitable in both casual and academic contexts. Avoid using in overly informal situations.Used in contexts where something hinders progress or achievement. Typically neutral; avoid in overly casual contexts.Use 'problem' in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in overly casual situations when a lighter term might fit, like 'issue' or 'challenge'.

Häufige Fragen: Complication vs Difficulty vs Obstacle vs Problem

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle und Problem?

Complication: A problem or difficulty that makes something harder. Difficulty: How hard something is. Obstacle: Something that makes it difficult to do something. Problem: A difficulty or issue that needs to be solved.

Was ist häufiger: Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle und Problem?

Problem ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle und Problem?

Complication ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle und Problem auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Complication: C1, Difficulty: B1, Obstacle: B2, Problem: A1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle und Problem?

Complication: noun, Difficulty: noun, Obstacle: noun, Problem: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Complication: The surgeon explained that there could be a complication during the procedure. Difficulty: The difficulty of the exam surprised many students. Obstacle: He faced many obstacles during his journey to success. Problem: Math can be hard, but I will solve this problem.

Kann ich Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle und Problem austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Complication, Difficulty, Obstacle und Problem sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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