No. 493 in Dutch
kritiek
Criticism; feedback or disapproval.
In a sentence
De journalist schreef een scherpe kritiek op het beleid.
The journalist wrote a sharp critique of the policy.
In this sentence, 'kritiek' refers to commentary or evaluation, typically with an analysis of negative or positive aspects.
Hij kon moeilijk omgaan met kritiek van zijn collega's.
He had difficulty dealing with criticism from his colleagues.
Here, 'kritiek' describes feedback or judgment, often implying evaluation of someone's work or actions.
De dokter zei dat de toestand van de patiënt kritiek was.
The doctor said the patient's condition was critical.
In this context, 'kritiek' is used as an adjective equivalent to 'critical,' indicating a crucial or life-threatening state.
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