technical problem — problem with technology
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A difficulty or issue caused by a machine, device, or system not working as it should.
Say it like a native
Textbook We are experiencing a malfunction within the system's operational components.
Native We're having a technical problem.
Natural; the formal version is IT-incident-report language.
Pattern: technical problem (with/in/on something)
In use
- 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
Common mistake
✗ We have a technique problem.
✓ We have a technical problem.
'Technical' (to do with technology), not 'technique' (a method).
Common collocations
a technical problem— with, minor, fix, technical difficulties
Don't confuse it
Not used for problems with people or feelings—only for machines, devices, or systems.