problemo

English

Etymology

From problem + humorous -o suffix to imitate Spanish, the intended word being problema (still masculine, as it is derived from Greek).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌpɹɒbˈleɪmoʊ/, /ˌpɹoʊˈbleɪmoʊ/

• Audio (Southern England):

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• Rhymes: -eɪməʊ

Noun

problemo (plural problemos)

1. (informal) problem

Usage notes

• Used especially in the phrase “no problemo”.

Esperanto

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /proˈblemo/

• Audio 1:

  (file)

• Audio 2:

  (file)

• Rhymes: -emo
• Syllabification: pro‧ble‧mo

Noun

problemo (accusative singular problemon, plural problemoj, accusative plural problemojn)

1. problem, trouble

See also

• ekzerco (“an exercise”)
• solvi (“to solve”)

Ido

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /proˈblemo/

Noun

problemo (plural problemi)

1. problem, trouble

Derived terms

• problemoza