ADJECTIVE

kritisch/ˈkʁɪtɪʃ/critical; crucial; discerning

kritisch is a German adjective that means critical, crucial, or discerning. It is pronounced /ˈkʁɪtɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "kritischer" and "kritischsten".

Definitions

1.inclined to judge or find faults; expressing criticism(attitude or judgment)

a.having a tendency to find faults or judge strictly

Sie ist sehr kritisch gegenüber neuen Vorschlägen.She is very critical of new proposals.

2.very serious, dangerous, or decisive(situation or state)

a.describes a situation that is serious or at a turning point

Die Lage ist kritisch und erfordert schnelle Lösungen.The situation is critical and requires quick solutions.

3.able to analyze and judge facts objectively(intellectual discernment)

a.capable of clear, independent thinking and analysis

Kritisches Denken ist in der Wissenschaft besonders wichtig.Critical thinking is especially important in science.

Adjective Forms

Positivekritisch
Comparativekritischer
Superlativekritischsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "kritisch" mean in English?
"kritisch" means critical, crucial, or discerning. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "kritisch"?
"kritisch" is pronounced /ˈkʁɪtɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "kritisch"?
The comparative of "kritisch" is "kritischer" and the superlative is "kritischsten".
What part of speech is "kritisch"?
"kritisch" is a adjective in German.

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