No. 13,426 in German
bemängeln
To criticize or find fault with.
In a sentence
Er bemängelt immer die Qualität der Arbeit.
He always criticizes the quality of the work.
The verb 'bemängeln' is used here in the sense of criticizing or pointing out flaws, generally indicating dissatisfaction.
Die Kunden bemängelten, dass die Lieferung verspätet war.
The customers criticized that the delivery was delayed.
In this context, 'bemängelten' (past tense of 'bemängeln') conveys a complaint or discontent concerning the delay of the delivery.
Sie hat an dem Vorschlag nichts zu bemängeln.
She has nothing to criticize about the proposal.
Here, 'zu bemängeln' serves to indicate the absence of issues or complaints, showing a neutral or positive evaluation.
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