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der Trouble
trouble
Colloquial for annoyance, difficulties, problems, or stress. It is a borrowing from English.
example
Ich hatte gestern richtig Trouble mit meinem Chef.
Yesterday I had real trouble with my boss.
der Trouble
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Meanings
Usage tips
Register and origin
'Trouble' is a loanword from English and is used only in informal colloquial language. In formal or written contexts, it sounds inappropriate.
EXAMPLE
Mach bitte keinen Trouble, die Nachbarn schlafen schon.
Please don't make any trouble; the neighbors are already asleep.
Typical collocations
This word is very often combined with the verbs 'haben' (to have), 'bekommen' (to get), or 'machen' (to make). These expressions describe whether you have problems, get into them, or cause them.
EXAMPLE
Ich will keinen Trouble mit der Polizei bekommen.
I don't want to get into trouble with the police.
Use without an article
In most cases, 'Trouble' is used like an uncountable noun without an article. You say 'Ich habe Trouble' (I have trouble), not 'Ich habe einen Trouble'.
EXAMPLE
Seit dem Streit mit meinem Kollegen habe ich nur noch Trouble bei der Arbeit.
Since the argument with my colleague, I've had nothing but trouble at work.
Compare with
Trouble vs Problem
problem
'das Problem' and 'der Trouble' can both mean difficulties or trouble. 'Problem' is neutral and fits in almost all situations, including school, work, or official conversations. 'Trouble' is colloquial and sounds more casual. It often means trouble, stress, or several difficulties at once. Learners may confuse the words because both describe a negative situation. In a report, at work, or in a serious situation, 'Problem' is usually safer. Among friends, 'Trouble' can sound natural.
Trouble
Sie hat wegen des Geldes wieder Trouble mit ihrem Bruder.
She is having trouble with her brother again because of the money.
Problem
Zur Vorbereitung auf die Feier müssen wir noch ein Problem mit der Musik lösen.
To prepare for the party, we still have to solve a problem with the music.
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