June 24 2016, 17:21

There are three words to describe the Russian “problem” – trouble, issue, and problem. However, they are used for different kinds of “problems.” For example, the word problem refers only to something with a negative connotation that can and should be solved; in other words, something for which a solution must be found to make everything good again. Trouble carries even more negativity but is less connected to finding a solution.

The most popular word in business and technical language is Issue. It is not necessarily a problem – rather, a nuance that needs to be addressed, a topic for discussion, a complication. But if a problem arises, it can also casually be called an issue, so as not to exacerbate the situation.)

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