I know what the problem is vs I know what's the problem

The correct phrase is 'I know what the problem is.' The structure 'what the problem is' is the correct way to form a question or statement in English. The use of 'what's the problem' is incorrect because 'what's' is a contraction of 'what is' and should not be followed by 'the problem.'

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I know what the problem is

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express understanding or awareness of a specific problem or issue.

Examples:

I know what the problem is. Let's work on finding a solution.
She said she knows what the problem is, but she needs more time to explain.
Do you know what the problem is with the computer?
We need to figure out what the problem is before we can fix it.
He always knows what the problem is and how to solve it.

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I'm a good shrink. I know what the problem is.
Look, I know what the problem is, but why is it your problem?
Because I know what the problem is.
I know what the problem is.
And second of all, I think I know what the problem is.
Once I know what the problem is, I should also like to know who is responsible for the situation.
I do know what the problem is man.
I don't know what the problem is.
I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do.
I don't know what the problem is... Here...
I don't know what the problem is, but whatever money the glee club needs, I'm good for it.
I don't know exactly what the problem is but let's check it out.
I don't care where the problem is, I want to know what the problem is.
Even our fire alarms are going... I don't know what the problem is, sir.
When i don't know what the problem is? - it's not that important.
And I don't... I don't know how I'm supposed to fix the problem if I don't even know what the problem is.
I do not even know what the problem is.
I do not know what the problem is. I think it is that one or two Members are absent which then brings the debate forward which means that more and more people arrive after the debate.
Now, everybody in here knows what the problem is.
We all know what the problem is.

I know what's the problem

This phrase is incorrect in English. The contraction 'what's' should not be followed by 'the problem.'

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I'm so sorry... I don't know... what's the problem.
Because I know what the problem is.
I know what the problem is.
And second of all, I think I know what the problem is.
I'm a good shrink. I know what the problem is.
I know that it is difficult, I know what the problems are, Commissioner, and they are not easy to resolve.
Once I know what the problem is, I should also like to know who is responsible for the situation.
I talked to Dr. Chandler, I know the problem well.
Look, I know the problem seems insurmountable... but we are making progress.
Look, I know the problem seems insurmountable... but we are making progress.
I don't know what the problem is.
I know what your problem is, though.
Pia, I know what your problem is.
I know about the problems you've had recently.
I know that the problem is not only with the steel industry.
I know that the problem of multiple discrimination is fundamental to you.
As a member of the delegation for relations with Slovakia, I know the problems of that country in more detail than those of other accession countries.
I know the problem here is largely the Commission, but it impacts on Parliament.
I know what Candi's problem is.
I know what luke's problem is.

Alternatives:

I know what the problem is
I know what's wrong
I know what the issue is
I know what's going on
I know what's bothering you

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I know what the problem is vs I know what's the problem