problemaatilised

Problemaatilised is an Estonian participial adjective formed from the verb proble­matiseerima (to problematize). The form denotes that a subject—an issue, statement, phenomenon, or discourse—has been subjected to problematisation or framed as problematic. In usage, it typically signals that the matter is being critically examined rather than described neutrally.

Formation and meaning: Problemaatilised is derived from proble­matiseerima and the adjectival suffix -ilised, yielding a plural or collective adjective used with masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns in the nominative plural. It is closely related to, but distinct from, the more general term problemaatiline/probleemaatiline, which means “problematic.” Problemaatilised therefore emphasizes a prior act of problematising rather than a mere quality.

Usage: The term appears mainly in academic and analytical writing, journalism, and public discourse where authors want to foreground critical framing. Common collocations include problemaatilised teemad (problematised topics) and problemaatilised suhted (problematised relations).

Examples:

- Estonian: Problemaatilised teemad nõuavad põhjalikku analüüsi.

Translation: Problematised topics require thorough analysis.

- Estonian: Arutelu keskendub problemaatilistele aspektidele, mis vajavad täpsustust.

Translation: The discussion focuses on the problematic aspects that require clarification.

See also: problemaatiline (problematic), problematiseerima (to problematize).