Problematiko (en. Problematic)

/pro-ble-ma-ti-ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having issues or problems that need to be solved.
The situation became problematic due to lack of funds.
Ang sitwasyon ay naging problematiko dahil sa kakulangan ng pondo.
Requiring thorough examination or discussion.
His idea is problematic and needs further explanation.
Ang kanyang ideya ay problematiko at kinakailangan ng higit pang paliwanag.
Presenting a challenge or dilemma.
This problematic situation has given me many challenges.
Ang problematikong sitwasyong ito ay nagbigay sa akin ng maraming pagsubok.

Etymology

from the words 'problem' and 'iko'

Common Phrases and Expressions

the situation is problematic
The situation is full of issues that are hard to resolve.
problematiko ang sitwasyon
has a problematic aspect
Has a part that causes problems.
may problematikong aspeto

Related Words

problem
A situation that requires a solution.
problema
solution
The way to solve a problem.
solusyon

Slang Meanings

Serious problem or issue
Wow, there are so many problematic situations in our meeting earlier.
Grabe, ang daming problematikong sitwasyon sa meeting namin kanina.
Needs a solution like urgently
The problem in the project is really problematic; it needs a solution ASAP.
Yung problema sa proyekto, talagang problematikong kailangan na ng solusyon ASAP.
Difficult situation
It seems their relationship is really problematic right now.
Mukhang napaka-problematiko ang relasyon nila ngayon.