question vs problem in Korean
물음vs문제
물음question
물음 means "question." It is used when someone asks something and wants an answer. In school, it can mean a teacher’s question or a question in a workbook. It is a simple noun for asking something (물음).
When to use question
문제problem
문제 means a problem. In school, it often means a question or exercise in a workbook, homework, or a test. You can also use it for a difficulty in daily life, like a problem with a computer or a ticket.
When to use problemHow they differ
물음 also means a question, often in writing or in a slightly more formal way. 문제 is more common for quiz or exam items and for troubles like a computer problem.