Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

kritisch

Translation (Übersetzung) critical
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈkʁiːtɪʃ]
B1
Adjectives
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adjective academic analysis judgment danger
An adjective meaning 'critical' in the sense of analytical, judgmental, or crucial. Can describe people, situations, or opinions. Often used with 'sein' (to be) or to modify nouns.

kritisch - German Adjectives - kritisch Meaning - kritisch Translation - kritisch Adjectives Examples

kritisch is a German Adjectives

Learn kritisch meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. kritisch is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

kritisch Examples (Beispiele) in English

kritisch examples with English translations. See how to use kritisch in sentences. kritisch example sentences in English below.

Er ist sehr kritisch gegenüber neuen Ideen.
He is very critical of new ideas.
Describing a person's attitude
Die Situation ist kritisch geworden.
The situation has become critical.
Describing a dangerous situation
Sie hat eine kritische Analyse des Problems vorgelegt.
She presented a critical analysis of the problem.
Academic or analytical context

kritisch — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for kritisch — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Er ist kritisch mit dem Buch
    Er ist kritisch gegenüber dem Buch
    When expressing being critical 'of' something, use 'gegenüber' or 'an' + dative case
  • Die kritische Person
    Die kritische Person (or Der kritische Mensch)
    While correct, 'kritisch' as an adjective doesn't change the noun's gender. The mistake would be using wrong gender for the noun itself.
  • Sie ist kritisch
    Sie ist kritisch (or Sie übt Kritik)
    Both are correct but 'kritisch sein' describes a state while 'Kritik üben' describes an action. No mistake here - this is to show both are valid.

kritisch Word Family - kritisch Related Words - kritisch Family Members

kritisch Word Family (Wortfamilie)

kritisch word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn kritisch family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore kritisch related words and expand your German vocabulary.

base form (Grundform)
Kritik
Meaning: criticism
Example: Sie übt Kritik an der Regierung.
Noun
related verb (verwandtes Verb)
kritisieren
Meaning: to criticize
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er kritisiert die Entscheidung.
Verb
person form (Personenform)
Kritiker
Meaning: critic
Example: Der Kritiker schreibt eine Rezension.
Noun

kritisch Usage - kritisch Collocations - kritisch Idioms - kritisch Synonyms - kritisch Antonyms

kritisch Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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kritisch Collocations (Kollokationen)

kritisch collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn kritisch word combinations and how to use kritisch with other words naturally.

kritisch sein
to be critical
High frequency
kritische Situation
critical situation
High frequency
kritische Stimmen
critical voices
High frequency
kritisch betrachten
to view critically
Medium frequency
kritische Masse
critical mass
Medium frequency
kritische Phase
critical phase
Medium frequency
kritische Fragen
critical questions
Medium frequency
kritische Haltung
critical attitude
Medium frequency

kritisch Idioms (Redewendungen)

kritisch idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing kritisch with meanings and explanations. Master kritisch expressions used in everyday German.

Kritisch werden
to become critical
When a situation becomes dangerous or precarious
Kritisch hinterfragen
to question critically
To examine something with skepticism and analysis
Kritisch beäugen
to eye critically
To look at something with suspicion or doubt

kritisch Synonyms (Synonyme)

kritisch synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for kritisch and expand your German vocabulary. Learn kritisch similar words and their usage.

beanstandend
Meaning: objecting
High similarity
zweifelnd
Meaning: doubting
Medium similarity
skeptisch
Meaning: skeptical
High similarity
urteilend
Meaning: judging
Medium similarity
analytisch
Meaning: analytical
Medium similarity

kritisch Antonyms (Antonyme)

kritisch antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to kritisch. Discover kritisch opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

unkritisch
Meaning: uncritical
zustimmend
Meaning: approving
befürwortend
Meaning: supporting
harmlos
Meaning: harmless
unbedenklich
Meaning: unobjectionable

kritisch Semantically Related Words - kritisch Contextually Related Words - kritisch Thematically Related Words

kritisch Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

kritisch semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to kritisch. Explore kritisch related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn kritisch contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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