German word

Problematik

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁobleˈmaːtɪk/

Meaning

  • feminine nounproblem

Example

Die Problematik des Projekts ist der enge Zeitplan.

The problem with the project is its tight schedule.

Illustration for Problematik (problem)

More examples

In der Debatte stand die Problematik von Missverständnissen im Mittelpunkt.

The problem of misunderstandings was at the center of the debate.

Core concept

One tangled knot of issues around a subject, with each strand affecting the others.

Common phrases

  • die Problematik von Missverständnissen

    the problem of misunderstandings

  • die Problematik im Alltag

    the problem in everyday life

  • die Problematik gesellschaftlicher Ungleichheiten

    the problem of social inequalities

Similar words

Problem: A single issue that can be identified in a particular situation.
Schwierigkeit: A concrete obstacle that makes a task or action harder.
Komplikation: An unexpected problem that makes a situation more complicated.
Herausforderung: A demanding task that requires effort and ingenuity to resolve.

Definition in German

Problematik beschreibt komplexe oder miteinander verknüpfte Problemstellungen eines Sachverhalts.

Word origin

Problematik belongs to the international family built on Greek próblēma, 'something put forward', which also underlies German Problem.

Usage tips

  • English problematic corresponds to German problematisch, while Problematik is the noun for a complex problem situation or problematic aspect.

Other meanings

  • issuenoun
  • challengenoun

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