Grammar fix
technical problem
problem with technology
A difficulty or issue caused by a machine, device, or system not working as it should.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
We had a technical problem with the projector, so the meeting started late.
During my online exam, I faced a technical problem when my computer suddenly froze, which made me quite nervous.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: We have a technique problem.
Say: We have a technical problem.
'Technical' (to do with technology), not 'technique' (a method).
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
Natural; the formal version is IT-incident-report language.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a technical problem
- with
- minor
- fix
- technical difficulties