C'è un problema
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This phrase is composed of 'C'è', which is a contraction of 'Ci è' meaning 'there is', and 'un problema', meaning 'a problem'. 'Ci' is an adverb of place (here, there), and 'è' is the third-person singular form of the verb 'essere' (to be). The structure 'C'è un + noun' is used to state the existence of something singular.
Sample sentences
Scusa, ma c'è un problema con la prenotazione.
Excuse me, but there's a problem with the reservation.
Se c'è un problema, dimmelo subito.
If there's a problem, tell me immediately.
Credo che c'è un problema con il mio computer.
I think there's a problem with my computer.
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Example
Scusa, ma c'è un problema con la prenotazione.
Excuse me, but there's a problem with the reservation.
Se c'è un problema, dimmelo subito.
If there's a problem, tell me immediately.
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