snag
word
/ˈsnæɡ/
/snˈæɡ/
Definition
A snag is a small, unexpected problem or difficulty. It can also mean something getting caught or stuck on a sharp object.
Usage & Nuances
Used both formally (documents, plans) and informally (conversations). Common collocations: 'hit a snag', 'run into a snag'. As a verb: 'snag your sweater'. Informal verb meaning: to get something quickly or unexpectedly ('snag a seat'). Don't confuse with 'snap'.
Spanish: contratiempo - problema inesperado - engancharPortuguese (BR): problema inesperado - obstáculo - engancharPortuguese (PT): contratempo - obstáculo - prenderChinese (Simplified): 意外问题 - 勾住Chinese (Traditional): 意外問題 - 勾住Hindi: अचानक समस्या - अटक जानाArabic: مشكلة غير متوقعة - تعلُّقBengali: সমস্যা - ঝামেলা - আঁটকে যাওয়াRussian: затруднение - загвоздка - зацепитьсяJapanese: 問題 - 引っかかり (服などの) - ひっかけるVietnamese: trục trặc - vướngKorean: 문제 - 걸림 - 잡아챔Turkish: pürüz - aksilik - takılmakUrdu: رکاوٹ - پھنساناIndonesian: masalah kecil - kendala - tersangkut
Example Sentences
We hit a snag while building the table.
basic
My sweater got a snag on a nail.
basic
There's a snag with the plan.
basic
Everything was going smoothly until we hit a snag.
natural
Be careful, or you might snag your dress on that chair.
natural
I managed to snag the last ticket for the concert!
natural