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Dutch
Etymology
From probleem (“problem”) + kind (“child”).
Pronunciation
- Hyphenation: pro‧bleem‧kind
Noun
probleemkind n (plural probleemkinderen, diminutive probleemkindje n)
- (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.
- (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