German word

kritisieren

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁitiˈziːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbcriticize

Example

Die Journalisten kritisieren oft die Regierung.

The journalists often criticize the government.

Illustration for kritisieren (criticize)

More examples

Viele Kunden kritisieren das neue Produkt.

Many customers criticize the new product.

Core concept

A raised red flag marks a fault and signals disapproval of the person, thing, or conduct involved.

Common phrases

  • konstruktiv kritisieren

    constructively criticize

  • jemanden kritisieren

    criticize someone

  • öffentlich kritisieren

    criticize publicly

Similar words

bemängeln: Point out defects in a product or flaws in a way of doing something.
tadeln: Express mild blame for someone's improper behavior.
anmerken: Briefly point out something in speech or writing to signal concern or criticism.

Definition in German

Jemanden oder etwas wegen Fehlern, Mängeln oder ungeeigneten Handlungen negativ beurteilen und diese Beurteilung äußern.

Word origin

Kritisieren is a German formation based on Kritik plus -isieren, and Kritik derives through Latin from Greek kritikos, referring to judgment.

Usage tips

  • Its past participle is kritisiert, not gekritisiert, because verbs ending in -ieren do not take ge-.

Other meanings

  • condemnverb
  • critiqueverb
  • panverb

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