Kritisieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Kritisieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to criticize", "to fault" or "to disapprove of".

Essential properties of "kritisieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: kritisieren
  • Simple past: kritisierte
  • Participle: kritisiert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "kritisieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To express negative opinion, pointing out flaws"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Oppositionspartei kritisierte die neue Gesetzesvorlage scharf.The opposition party sharply criticized the new bill.
  2. Der Lehrer kritisierte die mangelnde Vorbereitung der Schüler auf die Prüfung.The teacher criticized the students' lack of preparation for the exam.
  3. Experten kritisieren die Umweltpolitik der Regierung als unzureichend.Experts criticize the government's environmental policy as insufficient.

2.) "To analyze and evaluate in detail (academic/artistic)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Literaturwissenschaftler kritisierte das neue Werk des Autors in seiner Rezension.The literary scholar critiqued the author's new work in his review.
  2. Die Studenten lernten, wissenschaftliche Arbeiten objektiv zu kritisieren.The students learned to objectively critique scientific papers.
  3. Der Kunstkritiker kritisierte die Ausstellung in seiner Kolumne.The art critic reviewed the exhibition in his column.
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