pulma — meaning in English
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English meaning
- conundrum noun A confusing or difficult problem, often one without a clear solution.
- dilemma noun A situation requiring a choice between two or more options, all of which are difficult or unwelcome.
- fix verb To repair something that is broken or not working properly.
- knot noun A fastening made by looping and tightening a piece of string, rope, or similar material.
- matter noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
- puzzle verb To confuse or mystify someone.
- quandary noun A state of being unsure what to do, especially when facing a difficult choice.
- snag noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
- thing noun Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.
Senses
pulma is used for these senses in English:
- conundrum A difficult choice or decision that must be made.
- dilemma Any difficult circumstance or problem.
- fix A difficult situation; a quandary or dilemma; a predicament.
- knot A difficult situation.
- matter (philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
- puzzle A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.
- quandary A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.
- snag (figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something.