probleemid

Probleemid is an Estonian noun meaning "problems" or "difficulties." It is the plural form of probleem and is used to refer to situations that pose a challenge or require a solution, as well as to tasks described as problems.

Origin and cognates: Probleem is a loanword found in many European languages. The Estonian form corresponds to common cognates such as German Problem and English problem, ultimately tracing back to Latin problem(a). The plural form probleemid fits Estonian noun-formation patterns.

Morphology: In Estonian, the nominative plural is probleemid. The genitive plural is probleemide, and the partitive plural is problema? no, probleemide? (Note: for many speakers, the partitive plural is probleeme or probleemide depending on construction; the standard reference form lists probleemide as genitive plural, while partitive plural commonly appears as probleeme in everyday usage. The singular is probleem.)

Usage: The word covers both everyday difficulties and concrete tasks described as problems. It can indicate personal or technical issues, social concerns, or obstacles needing resolution. In education, probleem is used to refer to a problem to be solved, though ülesanne is more common for school exercises; probleem is often used in mathematical or logical contexts. Example: "Meil on probleeme kooliprojektiga" (We have problems with the school project).

See also: lahendamine (solving), probleemilahendus (problem solution).