sorunlu

Sorunlu is a Turkish adjective meaning having problems, problematic, or troublesome. It is formed from the noun sorun, meaning problem, combined with the suffix -lu, which turns the root into an adjective describing a characteristic. The word is widely used to describe situations, objects, systems, or people that involve difficulties or issues.

In usage, sorunlu describes both concrete and abstract matters. Examples include sorunlu bir durum (a problematic situation), sorunlu bir cihaz (a faulty device), or sorunlu bir veritabanı (a problematic database). It can apply to technical contexts, such as software or equipment, as well as to social or organizational scenarios. When referring to people, kullanımı can carry a negative or critical tone, so more neutral alternatives like problemli or sıkıntılı may be preferred in sensitive contexts.

Etymology-wise, sorun is a native Turkish word meaning problem, and sorunlu expresses the characteristic of having problems. The term is standard in both spoken and written Turkish and appears in dictionaries and style guides as a common descriptor in various domains, including journalism, technical writing, and everyday conversation.

Related terms include sorun (noun), problem (loanword used in Turkish contexts), problemli (synonymous in many contexts but with slightly more formal or neutral nuance), and sıkıntılı (more about distress or trouble). Sorunlu can form compound expressions such as sorunlu alanlar (problematic areas) or sorunlu süreçler (problematic processes).