A1 Collocation Neutral

Büyük sorun

Big problem

Significado

A major issue.

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Contexto cultural

Turks often use 'Büyük sorun' followed by 'Hallederiz' (We'll handle it). This shows a culture that acknowledges problems but remains optimistic about solutions through social networking. In Germany, identifying a 'Großes Problem' is usually the start of a very structured, technical analysis. In Turkey, it's more of a social call for help. In Japan, calling something a 'Büyük sorun' (Ōkina mondai) directly can sometimes be seen as too blunt. People might use more indirect language to save face. In the US, 'Big problem' is often used in business to signal a 'blocker'. It's very task-oriented.

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Use 'Sorun Değil' often

It's the best way to show you are easy-going and polite in Turkey.

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Don't pluralize 'Büyük'

Even if there are many problems, it's always 'Büyük sorunlar', never 'Büyükler sorunlar'.

Significado

A major issue.

💡

Use 'Sorun Değil' often

It's the best way to show you are easy-going and polite in Turkey.

⚠️

Don't pluralize 'Büyük'

Even if there are many problems, it's always 'Büyük sorunlar', never 'Büyükler sorunlar'.

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Add 'Çok'

To emphasize, say 'Çok büyük bir sorun' (A very big problem).

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct Turkish word for 'big'.

Bu ____ bir sorun.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: büyük

'Büyük' is the standard adjective for a 'big' problem.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct word order:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Büyük bir sorun.

In Turkish, the order is Adjective + Indefinite Article + Noun.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Arabam çalışmıyor! B: ____ ____ ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Bu büyük sorun.

A car not working is a significant problem, making 'Bu büyük sorun' the logical response.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You lost your wallet in a foreign city.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Büyük bir sorun.

Losing a wallet is a major issue.

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Ayudas visuales

Sorun vs. Soru

Sorun
Problem Problem
Soru
Soru Question

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct Turkish word for 'big'. Fill Blank A1

Bu ____ bir sorun.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: büyük

'Büyük' is the standard adjective for a 'big' problem.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Select the correct word order:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Büyük bir sorun.

In Turkish, the order is Adjective + Indefinite Article + Noun.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Arabam çalışmıyor! B: ____ ____ ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Bu büyük sorun.

A car not working is a significant problem, making 'Bu büyük sorun' the logical response.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A1

You lost your wallet in a foreign city.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Büyük bir sorun.

Losing a wallet is a major issue.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

It is neutral and can be used in almost any context, from talking to a friend to writing a business report.

Yes, 'Büyük bir problem' is very common and understood by everyone.

'Soru' is a question you ask. 'Sorun' is a problem you face.

You say 'Büyük bir sorunum var.'

Yes, but try to follow it up with how you solved the problem!

Yes, in terms of size, scale, or importance.

No, that sounds like 'wide problem' and is not used in Turkish.

'Küçük sorun' (Small problem) or 'Sorun yok' (No problem).

Round your lips like you are going to say 'o', but try to say 'ee'.

Yes, but it sounds a bit more old-fashioned or formal than 'sorun'.

Frases relacionadas

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Sorun değil

contrast

No problem / It's okay

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Küçük sorun

similar

Small problem

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Ciddi sorun

similar

Serious problem

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Sorun çıkarmak

builds on

To cause trouble

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