kritisch /kɾˈiːtɪʃ/ · adverb · CEFR B2. German translation of "critically".

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Source term
critically
Translation
kritisch
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adverb
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Dictionary form kritisch
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + kritisch
Examples
Sie sah ihr Gemälde kritisch an, bevor sie mehr Farbe hinzufügte.
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Example Sentences

Das Buch wurde bei seiner Erstveröffentlichung von Kritikern gelobt.

English: The book was critically praised when it was first published.

B2 · Degrees Of Intensity

Sie sah ihr Gemälde kritisch an, bevor sie mehr Farbe hinzufügte.

English: She looked critically at her painting before adding more colour.

B2 · Degrees Of Intensity

Bei dem Einsturz des Tunnels wurden zwei Passagiere schwer verletzt.

English: Two passengers were critically injured during the tunnel collapse.

B2 · Degrees Of Intensity

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