Complete Guide to Using “There is something wrong with + (noun)” in English

The phrase “There is something wrong with” is used to indicate that something is not functioning properly or is unusual. It helps express concerns about objects, situations, or even behaviors.

“There is something wrong with” Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	There is something wrong with my laptop.	मेरे लैपटॉप में कुछ गड़बड़ है।
2	There is something wrong with my car.	मेरी कार में कुछ खराबी है।
3	There is something wrong with my cell phone.	मेरे मोबाइल में कुछ समस्या है।
4	There is something wrong with my head.	मेरे सिर में कुछ परेशानी है।
5	There is something wrong with your answering machine.	आपके आंसरिंग मशीन में कुछ गड़बड़ है।
6	There is something wrong with your way of thinking.	आपके सोचने के तरीके में कुछ गलत है।
7	There is something wrong with your attitude.	आपके रवैये में कुछ खराबी है।
8	There is something wrong with your dog.	आपके कुत्ते में कुछ परेशानी है।
9	There is something wrong with our relationship.	हमारे रिश्ते में कुछ गड़बड़ है।
10	There is something wrong with our alarm clock.	हमारी अलार्म घड़ी में कुछ खराबी है।

Expanded Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
11	There is something wrong with the TV.	टीवी में कुछ गड़बड़ है।
12	There is something wrong with this food.	इस खाने में कुछ गलत है।
13	There is something wrong with the Wi-Fi.	वाई-फाई में कुछ समस्या है।
14	There is something wrong with his behavior.	उसके व्यवहार में कुछ गड़बड़ है।
15	There is something wrong with the system.	सिस्टम में कुछ खराबी है।

Alternative Expressions

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	Something is not right with…	…में कुछ ठीक नहीं है
2	There seems to be a problem with…	…में कोई समस्या लगती है
3	I think there’s an issue with…	मुझे लगता है …में कोई दिक्कत है

Key Grammar Rules

Structure:

• “There is something wrong with” + noun
  •  Correct: “There is something wrong with the printer.”
  •  Incorrect: “There is something wrong the printer.” (Missing “with”)

Common Errors:

 “There are something wrong with…” (Incorrect verb agreement)
 “There is something wrong with…”

 “There is something wrong in…” (Wrong preposition)
 “There is something wrong with…”

Cultural Usage Notes

Conversation Style:

• Used in both casual and formal contexts
• Often followed by requests for help or solutions

Indian Context:

• Frequently combined with Hindi words (“Kuch gadbad hai…”)
• May be softened with “ji” for politeness (“There is something wrong ji with…”)

Professional Use:

• More formal alternative: “There appears to be an issue with…”