probleemkind

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Dutch

Etymology

From probleem (problem) +‎ kind (child).

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: pro‧bleem‧kind

Noun

probleemkind n (plural probleemkinderen, diminutive probleemkindje n)

  1. (literally) a problem child, troubled and/or troublesome youngster
    De leraar probeert extra aandacht te geven aan het probleemkind in de klas.
    The teacher is trying to give extra attention to the troubled youngster in the class.
  2. (figuratively) a weak spot, source of grave/regular worries
    De financiële situatie van het bedrijf blijft een probleemkind voor het management.
    The financial situation of the company remains a source of worries for the management.

Synonyms

zorgenkind n