Translation of German word "kritisieren" to English
kritisieren
/kʁɪtiˈziːʁn/
Meaning
VerbTo find fault (with something).
How to use
kritisieren ('to criticize') is a weak verb: kritisiert, kritisierte, hat kritisiert. Derived from French/Greek. Das Verhalten kritisieren — To criticize the behavior.
🇬🇧 English
criticize
Example
Die Präsentation kritisieren.
Criticize the presentation.
Die Idee kritisieren.
Criticize the idea.
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Common phrases
- scharf kritisieren— to criticize sharply / severely
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe kritisiert
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #956 in German
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The German word "kritisieren" is defined as: "To find fault (with something)."
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The German word "kritisieren" means "criticize" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Präsentation kritisieren." (which translates as "Criticize the presentation.").
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