This is the 7193rd most frequent Dutch word.
bekritiseerd
"Bekritiseerd" means "criticized" in English.
In this sentence, 'bekritiseerd' is used in the passive voice, indicating that the writer is the recipient of criticism from others.
De schrijver werd bekritiseerd vanwege zijn controversiële uitspraken.
The writer was criticized for his controversial statements.
Here, 'bekritiseerd' is used in the active voice, describing the action taken by the subject (he).
Hij heeft zijn collega openlijk bekritiseerd tijdens de vergadering.
He openly criticized his colleague during the meeting.
In this sentence, 'bekritiseerd' is again in passive voice, emphasizing the frequency of criticism directed at the government's policy.