No. 7,193 in Dutch
bekritiseerd
"Bekritiseerd" means "criticized" in English.
In a sentence
De schrijver werd bekritiseerd vanwege zijn controversiële uitspraken.
The writer was criticized for his controversial statements.
In this sentence, 'bekritiseerd' is used in the passive voice, indicating that the writer is the recipient of criticism from others.
Hij heeft zijn collega openlijk bekritiseerd tijdens de vergadering.
He openly criticized his colleague during the meeting.
Here, 'bekritiseerd' is used in the active voice, describing the action taken by the subject (he).
Het beleid van de regering wordt vaak bekritiseerd door deskundigen.
The government's policy is often criticized by experts.
In this sentence, 'bekritiseerd' is again in passive voice, emphasizing the frequency of criticism directed at the government's policy.
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