sorunu

Sorunu is a Turkish noun meaning problem, trouble, or issue. It is used to refer to a difficulty or obstacle in a situation. The form sorunu specifically marks the third-person singular possessive, meaning “his/her/its problem.” For example, Onun sorununu çözdüm translates to “I solved his/her problem.” The base noun is sorun; its plural is sorunlar.

In Turkish, sorun is widely used across formal and informal language. Common related forms include sorunlu (problematic, troublesome) and sorunsuz (without problems). Verbal expressions frequently paired with sorun include sorun çıkarmak (to cause trouble), sorun yaratmak (to create a problem), and sorun yaşamak (to experience a problem). Noun phrases such as “bir sorunu” (a problem) and “sorunlar” (problems) appear in discussions ranging from everyday conversation to journalism and policy.

Usage and nuance: sorun often refers to tangible or concrete difficulties as well as abstract or situational issues. It can describe personal matters, technical glitches, social or political challenges, and organizational impediments. In contrast to more formal terms like problematik veya zorluk, sorun is a versatile, everyday word suitable for many registers.

See also: conditions and contexts where sorun appears alongside related terms like problem, difficulty, and challenge, as well as its adjectives and common collocations in Turkish discourse.