Make trouble Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To create difficulties or problems for others, especially on purpose. It can also mean to cause conflict or disturb peace in a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often heard as 'make trouble for (someone)' or 'stop making trouble.' Implies the act is unwanted and sometimes deliberate. Not used for technical problems (say 'cause a problem' instead). Common when talking about children or disruptive people.
Spanish: causar problemas - crear problemasPortuguese (BR): arrumar confusão - causar problemasPortuguese (PT): arranjar confusão - causar problemasChinese (Simplified): 惹麻烦 - 捣乱Chinese (Traditional): 惹麻煩 - 搗亂Hindi: मुसीबत करना - परेशानी पैदा करनाArabic: يُحدث المشاكل - يثير المتاعبBengali: ঝামেলা করা - সমস্যার সৃষ্টি করাRussian: создавать проблемы - доставлять неприятностиJapanese: 問題を起こす - トラブルを作るVietnamese: gây rắc rối - gây chuyệnKorean: 문제를 일으키다 - 트러블을 만들다Turkish: sorun çıkarmak - bela yaratmakUrdu: مسئلہ کھڑا کرنا - پریشانی پیدا کرناIndonesian: membuat masalah - bikin ribut
Example Sentences
Please don't make trouble in class.
basic
His friends warned him not to make trouble with the manager.
natural
He likes to make trouble for his little sister.
basic
Why do you always make trouble at parties?
basic
If you make trouble, you'll have to leave.
natural
They came here just to make trouble and ruin the fun for everyone.
natural