Problematickými

Problematickými is the instrumental plural form of the Czech adjective problematický, meaning “problematic” or “pertaining to problems.” It is used to modify nouns in the instrumental case, for example after the preposition s (“with”) or při (“during”). An example is s problematickými okolnostmi, meaning “with problematic circumstances.”

Etymology and formation: problematický is formed from the noun problém (problem) with the adjectival suffix -atický, creating an adjective meaning related to or characterized by problems. The noun problém is itself part of a broader European word family that extends from the Greek root problema, via Latin and French, into many languages. In Czech, problematický follows standard patterns of adjective inflection, with gendered and case-based forms such as problématický (m.sg.), problematická (f.sg.), problematické (n.sg.), and problematickými in the instrumental plural.

Morphology and inflection: as an adjective, problematický agrees with its noun in gender, number, and case. The instrumental plural form is problematickými, used after prepositions that govern the instrumental case. Other inflected forms include problematické in the nominative neuter singular and problematické as the feminine or neuter plural in various cases, depending on the syntactic role.

Usage and nuance: problematický is common in formal, academic, or analytical writing to describe issues, methods, or situations that are not straightforward and require scrutiny. Typical collocations include problematické okolnosti, problematické otázky, and problematické postupy. The word conveys nuance of difficulty, ambiguity, or potential trouble without implying moral judgment.

Related terms: problematika is a related noun meaning the set of problems, the subject matter, or a field of study dealing with issues; it is distinct from the adjective form but shares the same root problém.