Issue with Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪʃu/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
ISH-oo with / ISH-oo wihth / ISH-oo widh
ˈɪʃuː/ /wˈɪð
ISH-yoo WITH
Definition
To have an "issue with" something or someone means to have a problem, disagreement, or concern about it. It can refer to either practical problems or emotional objections.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal and conversational. Commonly used as "have an issue with" (meaning 'disagree with' or 'be bothered by'). Often softer or more polite than saying 'problem'. Not used for physical items breaking; more about people, ideas, or rules.
Spanish: problema con - inconveniente conPortuguese (BR): problema com - questão comPortuguese (PT): problema com - questão comChinese (Simplified): 有...的问题 - 对...有意见Chinese (Traditional): 有...的問題 - 對...有意見Hindi: से समस्याArabic: مشكلة مع - خلاف معBengali: সমস্যা থাকা - আপত্তি থাকাRussian: проблема с - недовольство по поводуJapanese: 問題がある - 不満があるVietnamese: có vấn đề với - cảm thấy không hài lòng vềKorean: 문제가 있다 - 불만이 있다Turkish: sorunu olmak - itirazı olmakUrdu: مسئلہ ہونا - اعتراض ہوناIndonesian: punya masalah dengan - keberatan dengan
Example Sentences
Do you have an issue with this plan?
basic
She has an issue with loud noises.
basic
I don't have any issue with waiting.
basic
If you have an issue with me, just say it.
natural
He's always had an issue with authority.
natural
I don't see why you'd have an issue with that.
natural