Kritiseren
Example: Het is belangrijk om constructief te kritiseren tijdens vergaderingen.
Definition
"Kritiseren" means to express disapproval or point out faults or mistakes in someone or something, often with the aim of improving or correcting the issue. It involves evaluating actions, ideas, or behaviors and communicating critical feedback.
Etymology
The word "kritiseren" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Greek word 'kritikos,' meaning 'able to discern or judge.' It entered Dutch through Latin and French influences, reflecting the act of judging or evaluating something carefully. Did you know? The root 'krit-' also gave rise to the English word 'critic.'
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"Kritiseren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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