Probléma

Probléma is a Hungarian noun meaning problem, difficulty, or issue. It refers to a situation or question that presents a challenge and requires explanation, discussion, or a solution. In everyday language it can denote personal or social difficulties, as well as technical or theoretical questions. In scientific, journalistic, or educational contexts it may designate a matter to be investigated or addressed. The term is often contrasted with feladat, meaning a task or assignment, and kérdés, meaning a question; problémá tends to emphasize a complication, obstacle, or point of contention.

Etymology: Probléma is a loanword borrowed from the French problème, which derives from Latin and Greek roots. It entered Hungarian in the 18th or 19th century as part of a broader exposure to Western technical vocabulary. The form is now fully naturalized in Hungarian, with the plural problémák and standard inflection patterns consistent with other Hungarian nouns.

Usage and morphology: Probléma is a neuter common noun. The singular form is problém­a, and the plural is problémák. It participates in common compound expressions such as problémamegoldás (problem solving), problémamegoldó (problem-solving, as a noun or adjective), and problémafelvetés (problem statement). It is used across media and formal discourse to refer to matters that require analysis or resolution. Example sentences: Ez a probléma megoldható. A város közlekedési problémája aggasztó.