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Grammar fix

technical problem

problem with technology

A difficulty or issue caused by a machine, device, or system not working as it should.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • We had a technical problem with the projector, so the meeting started late.technology
  • During my online exam, I faced a technical problem when my computer suddenly froze, which made me quite nervous.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: technical problem (with/in/on something)

WrongWe have a technique problem.

RightWe have a technical problem.

'Technical' (to do with technology), not 'technique' (a method).

Patterntechnical problem (with/in/on something)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff We are experiencing a malfunction within the system's operational components.

Natural We're having a technical problem.

Natural; the formal version is IT-incident-report language.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • a technical problem
    withminorfixtechnical difficulties

Don't confuse it

Not used for problems with people or feelings—only for machines, devices, or systems.

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