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South Korea slang
Problem; issue (standard, but widely used informally).
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
South Korea
Formality
Informal.
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munje (문제) means Problem; issue (standard, but widely used informally). It is best read as south korea slang associated with South Korea.
"munje (문제)" means Problem; issue (standard, but widely used informally). In South Korea, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Problem; scolding; reprimand (can mean a tough situation or being in trouble)
Trouble, chaos, or a serious problem that has started or is about to start
Problem; complication.
Problem; issue (Urdu/Hindi, common in informal speech).
Problem; issue (standard, but very common in slang contexts)
Problem; issue (standard, but very common in slang contexts)
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