Kritika (en. Critique)

kri-ti-ka

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A review or judgment on a work of art, literature, or other forms of expression.
His critique of the book opened up a new understanding.
Ang kanyang kritika sa libro ay nakabukas ng bagong pag-unawa.
Analysis that can be positive or negative.
We need to accept criticism in order to improve ourselves.
Kailangan nating tanggapin ang kritika upang mapabuti ang ating sarili.
A form of writing aimed at identifying and correcting weaknesses.
His critique was full of constructive suggestions.
Ang kanyang kritika ay puno ng nakabubuong suhestiyon.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'kritikos' meaning 'able to judge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

acceptance of criticism
The ability to accept reviews from others.
pagtanggap ng kritika
criticism and suggestions
Opinions that clarify a situation.
kritika at suhestiyon

Related Words

critique worker
A person who provides reviews or commentary on works of art or literature.
manggagawang kritiko
judgment
The act of forming an opinion based on a specific basis.
paghuhusga

Slang Meanings

Creative criticism or occasional mockery.
Juan said that his friend's review of his artwork was just too critical.
Sabi ni Juan na sobrang kritika lang yung review ng kaibigan niya sa kanyang artwork.
Expression of good or bad opinion.
He needs to accept the criticism of his performance to improve.
Kailangan niyang tanggapin ang kritika sa kanyang performance para mag-improve.
Maybe you just want to find a better argument.
That's where he went wrong, thinking it was just criticism, but I really just wanted to argue.
Doon siya nagkamali, akala niya kritika lang, pero gusto ko lang talagang makipagtalo.