problematisch
Translation
problematic, difficult, questionable
Examples
Die Situation ist problematisch.
The situation is problematic.
Sein problematisches Verhalten stört alle.
His problematic behaviour bothers everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is problematic (something) is problematic The situation is problematic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schwierig (difficult), kompliziert (complicated); Antonyms: unproblematisch (unproblematic), einfach (easy)
Etymology
Derived from the German noun 'Problem' (problem) with the adjectival suffix '-atisch'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'problematic', making it very easy to remember.