noun

trouble

Translation

trouble, difficulty, problem, bother

I'm having trouble with my car.

He is in trouble with the police.

Don't cause any trouble.

He took the trouble to help me.

to have trouble with ((sth.)) to experience difficulty with (sth.) I'm having trouble with my car.

to be in trouble to be in a situation with negative consequences He is in trouble with the police.

to cause trouble to create problems or disturbances Don't cause any trouble.

to take the trouble to ((to-inf)) to make an effort to do (sth.) He took the trouble to help me.

Synonyms: difficulty, problem, issue, concern

From Old French 'trobler', meaning 'to disturb, to make cloudy'. It refers to something that disturbs one's peace.

Imagine having 'double' the amount of work, which causes 'trouble'. The similar sounds can help you remember.