VERB
kritisieren/kʁitiˈziːʁən/to criticize; to find fault with
kritisieren is a German verb that means to criticize or to find fault with. It is pronounced /kʁitiˈziːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kritisierte" and the past participle is "kritisiert".
Definitions
1.to express disapproval or point out faults; to criticize(general use)
a.to express an unfavorable opinion about something or someone
Sie kritisiert oft die Entscheidungen ihres Chefs.—She often criticizes her boss's decisions.
b.to analyze and judge something, usually in a constructive manner
Der Lehrer kritisierte die Hausaufgabe, damit die Schüler sich verbessern konnten.—The teacher criticized the homework so the students could improve.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | kritisieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | kritisiere |
| Present (du) | kritisierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | kritisiert |
| Preterite (ich) | kritisierte |
| Participle II | kritisiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | kritisierte |
| Imperative (singular) | kritisiere |
| Imperative (plural) | kritisiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "kritisieren" mean in English?
- "kritisieren" means to criticize or to find fault with. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "kritisieren"?
- "kritisieren" is pronounced /kʁitiˈziːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "kritisieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "kritisieren" is "kritisiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "kritisieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "kritisieren" becomes "kritisierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "kritisieren"?
- "kritisieren" is a verb in German.
