kritisch
critically · critical
Etwas ist sehr wichtig und muss genau beachtet werden, weil es Probleme geben könnte.
The German word "kritisch" is an adjective that means "critical". In its various uses, it can pertain to expressing criticism or to a keen analytical approach, as well as to something being in a state of crisis or at a crucial point, such as "kritischer Zustand" (critical condition). Moreover, it implies the sense of being vital or decisive, as in "kritische Entscheidung" (critical decision).
Words in German with related meanings include "kritikwürdig" (criticizable), "entscheidend" (decisive), and "analysierend" (analyzing).
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Examples
Er betrachtet die Situation sehr kritisch.adverb
He views the situation very critically.
Die Situation ist kritisch und erfordert sofortige Aufmerksamkeit.adjective
The situation is critical and requires immediate attention.
Ihr Zustand ist kritisch.adjective
Her condition is critical.
Sein Zustand wird als kritisch bewertet.adjective
His condition is evaluated as critical.
Seine Bemerkungen waren sehr kritisch.adjective
His remarks were very critical.
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