ongelmallisena

Ongelmallisena is the essive form of the Finnish adjective ongelmallinen, literally meaning "as problematic" or "in a problematic state." It is used to describe a state, role or condition in which something is regarded or experienced as problematic. The word derives from the noun ongelma ("problem") with the adjectival suffix -llinen and the essive case ending -na/-nä.

Grammatical use and nuance: ongelmallisena commonly appears in predicative constructions and in subordinate clauses to mark how a person, situation or aspect is perceived (e.g., pidetään ongelmallisena, osoittautui ongelmallisena). It conveys that the subject functions or appears in the capacity of being problematic, and is distinct from the adverb ongelmallisesti ("problematically") which describes manner rather than state.

Examples:

- Hanketta pidettiin ongelmallisena. (The project was considered problematic.)

- Ongelmallisena nähtiin erityisesti rahoitus. (What was seen as problematic was especially the financing.)

Collocations and register: typical verbs with ongelmallisena include pitää (to consider), osoittautua (to prove), kokea (to experience) and nähdä (to see). The term is neutral and common in formal and informal Finnish, especially in analytical and evaluative contexts such as reports, journalism and everyday commentary. Synonyms in context include haastavana ("challenging") or ongelmallisesti ilmenevänä ("manifesting problems").