German Conversation · Level 15
88 words
German word
Review
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁiˈvjuː/
Meaning
- neuter nounreview
Example
Die Reviews im Internet sind oft hilfreich.
Reviews on the internet are often helpful.
More examples
Das Review der Zeitung war sachlich und detailliert.
The newspaper's review was factual and detailed.
Core concept
A short report from a user's viewpoint that highlights what works, what fails, and whether something is worth choosing.
Common phrases
ein Review verfassen
write a review
ein Review lesen
read a review
auf ein Review antworten
respond to a review
Similar words
Bewertung: A simple numerical or star-based judgment of value or quality.
Rezension: A thorough critical discussion of a book, film, or other creative work.
Feedback: A comment sent to someone about impressions, reactions, or possible improvements.
Kritik: An evaluative expression of approval, disapproval, or faults in a work or action.
Definition in German
Kurz gefasste, oft persönliche Bewertung von Leistungen, Produkten oder Medien, die eine Empfehlung oder Kritik knapp zusammenfasst.
Word origin
Review entered German as an English loanword, while English review traces back through Old French revue to Latin revidere, meaning to look at again.
Usage tips
- Review is especially common in online and spoken contexts, whereas Rezension often suits a formal review of a book, film, or academic work.
Opposites
- Lobpraisenoun
Related words
- reviewenreviewverb
- Reviewerreviewernoun
- Reviewprozessreview processnoun