Problémássá

Problémássá is a Hungarian predicative form derived from the adjective problémás, meaning “problematic.” The form is created by adding the suffix -ssá to problémás, producing problémássá, which is used with verbs of becoming to express a change of state: to become problematic.

Morphology and usage

Problémássá functions as a resultative or transformative complement. It is most commonly used with the verb válik (to become) to indicate that something changes into a state described as problematic. It is less common with other copular constructions, where lesz (will be) or marad (remains) may be used in the same context, but problémássá válik is the standard collocation for a deliberate change of state.

Examples

- Ha így haladnak a dolgok, a terv problémássá válik. (If things proceed like this, the plan becomes problematic.)

- A helyzet várhatóan problémássá válik, ha nem hoznak gyors döntést. (The situation is expected to become problematic if no quick decision is made.)

Etymology and related forms

Problémássá is formed from problémás (problematic) with the suffix -ssá, which marks a change of state in predicative constructions. Related forms include problémás (the base adjective meaning problematic) and problémásság or problémásság, a nominalized or abstract form indicating the quality of being problematic. The construct problémássá válik is a typical, formal way to express turning into a problematic condition.

See also

problémás, -ssá suffix, válik, lesz.