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B2 adjective 7 دقیقه مطالعه

kritisk

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها kritisk در ۳۰ ثانیه

توضیح kritisk in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know 'kritisk' in its most basic sense: when something is very serious or dangerous. You might hear it on the news regarding a person's health after an accident. For example, 'Han er kritisk skadet' (He is critically injured). You don't need to worry about the complex philosophical meanings yet. Just remember that it looks like the English word 'critical'. At this level, focus on the fact that it is a 'strong' word. If something is 'kritisk', it is not just 'litt dårlig' (a little bad), it is 'veldig alvorlig' (very serious). You can use it to describe a situation that needs help immediately. Remember the pronunciation: the 'i' is long, like in 'is' (ice). You might also hear parents tell children 'Ikke vær så kritisk' if a child is being picky about food, though this is slightly more advanced. Stick to the 'serious/dangerous' meaning for now to build a solid foundation.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'kritisk' to describe people's opinions, but keep it simple. You can say 'Jeg er kritisk til...' followed by a noun to show you have doubts about something. This is a very useful phrase for basic discussions about movies, food, or simple news topics. You should also notice that 'kritisk' doesn't change when describing a 'house' (neuter) or a 'car' (masculine). It is always 'kritisk' in the singular. For example, 'et kritisk spørsmål' (a critical question). You will also start to see it in compound words, like 'kritikk' (criticism). At this level, you should be able to distinguish between 'kritisk' (the adjective) and 'kritikk' (the noun). If you want to say someone is 'critical' of a plan, you say 'De er kritiske til planen'. Notice the 'e' at the end for plural! Practice using it with 'til' because using 'av' is a very common mistake for English speakers at this stage.

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By B1, you should be comfortable using 'kritisk' in professional and academic contexts. This is the level where 'kritisk tenkning' (critical thinking) becomes important. You are expected to use the word to describe an analytical approach. For instance, in a job interview, you might say, 'Jeg har et kritisk blikk på detaljer' (I have a critical eye for details). You should also understand the nuance between 'kritisk' and 'viktig'. While 'viktig' means important, 'kritisk' implies that if something goes wrong, the whole project might fail. You can now use the word to describe complex situations: 'Vi er i en kritisk fase av prosjektet'. You should also be aware of the adverbial use: 'Han vurderte saken kritisk' (He evaluated the case critically). Note that it doesn't add a '-t' as an adverb either. This is a great word to use in your B1 writing exams to show you can handle abstract concepts and serious evaluations.

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At the B2 level, you are expected to handle the polysemy of 'kritisk' with ease. You should be able to use it to discuss media literacy, politics, and science. You understand that 'å være kritisk' is often a positive trait in Norwegian society, signifying independence and intellectual maturity. You can use phrases like 'kritisk sans' (critical sense/judgment) and 'kritiske røster' (critical voices/opponents). At this level, you should also be able to use the word in more formal structures, such as 'Det stilles kritiske spørsmål ved...' (Critical questions are being raised about...). You are also becoming aware of the cultural context: Norwegians value 'saklig kritikk' (objective/factual criticism) and tend to avoid personal attacks. You can use 'kritisk' to describe a threshold in a scientific experiment or a 'critical mass' in a social movement. Your vocabulary should now include related words like 'selvkritisk' (self-critical) and 'kildekritikk' (source criticism), which is a major topic in Norwegian media and schools.

At the C1 level, you use 'kritisk' with nuance and precision. You can distinguish between 'konstruktiv kritikk' and 'nedbrytende kritikk'. You use the word to engage in high-level debates, perhaps using it to describe 'samfunnskritikk' (social critique) in literature or art. You are comfortable with the word's role in complex grammatical structures, such as 'en kritisk gjennomgang av litteraturen' (a critical review of the literature). You understand the subtle difference between 'å være kritisk til' (skeptical/disapproving) and 'å være i en kritisk tilstand' (medical/emergency). You can also use it in more idiomatic or specialized ways, such as 'kritisk punkt' in physics or 'kritisk teori' in sociology. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker's, as you know exactly when 'kritisk' is the right choice versus 'prekær', 'avgjørende', or 'skarp'. You can also use the word to describe a person's tone or attitude with precision, noting if someone is 'overdrevent kritisk' (excessively critical).

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At the C2 level, 'kritisk' is a tool for masterful communication. You use it to navigate the most complex intellectual landscapes. You can write academic papers or give speeches where 'kritisk tenkning' is not just a phrase, but a methodology you apply to every argument. You understand the historical and etymological weight of the word, perhaps even referencing its roots in 'krisis' (decision/judgment) when relevant. You can use 'kritisk' to describe systemic failures, philosophical skepticism, or the delicate balance of a political ecosystem. You are also aware of the word's rhetorical power—how calling a situation 'kritisk' can be used to mobilize resources or justify emergency measures. Your command of the word includes all its derivatives and compounds, and you can play with its different meanings in a single piece of writing to create depth. You understand the 'Norwegian way' of being critical—direct, yet focused on 'sak' (the issue) rather than 'person' (the individual)—and you can mirror this in your own high-level discourse.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

kritisk در ۳۰ ثانیه

Kritisk is an adjective used for both serious, dangerous situations and for analytical, skeptical thinking in Norwegian.
It is a 'true friend' to the English word 'critical', sharing most of its meanings and contexts.
Grammatically, it is irregular: it does not take a '-t' in the neuter form (et kritisk punkt).
When expressing criticism 'of' something, always use the preposition 'til' (kritisk til noe).

The Norwegian word kritisk is a versatile adjective that functions as a cornerstone of both academic discourse and everyday emergency communication. At its most fundamental level, it describes a state of evaluation or a state of urgency. For English speakers, it is a 'true friend' because it maps almost perfectly to the English word 'critical', though the nuances of its Norwegian usage require a bit more finesse to master. When you use kritisk, you are either pointing out a need for deep analysis or signaling that something has reached a tipping point where the outcome is uncertain and potentially dangerous.

Analytical Context: In academic or professional settings, being kritisk refers to the ability to evaluate information objectively. This is highly valued in Norwegian culture, where 'kritisk tenkning' (critical thinking) is a primary goal of the education system. It does not necessarily mean being negative; rather, it means not taking things at face value.

Det er viktig å forholde seg kritisk til kildene man finner på internett.

Medical and Urgent Context: When used in a medical or situational context, kritisk indicates that a person's life is in danger or a situation is at a breaking point. You will hear this frequently in news broadcasts regarding accidents or hospital reports.

Pasientens tilstand er fortsatt kritisk, men stabil.

The Evaluative Sense: Outside of emergencies, kritisk is often used to describe a person who is hard to please or who finds faults. If someone is 'veldig kritisk', they might be viewed as a bit of a perfectionist or a 'nitpicker' depending on the tone of the conversation.

Hun er sin egen største kritiker og er alltid veldig kritisk til sitt eget arbeid.

Vi har nådd et kritisk punkt i forhandlingene.

Using kritisk correctly involves understanding its grammatical placement and the prepositions it commonly pairs with. Because it is an adjective, it must agree with the noun it modifies in gender and number. However, because 'kritisk' ends in '-isk', it does not take a '-t' in the neuter form. This makes it easier for learners than many other Norwegian adjectives! Whether you are talking about 'en kritisk mann' (masculine), 'ei kritisk kvinne' (feminine), or 'et kritisk blikk' (neuter), the word remains kritisk. Only in the plural or definite form do we add an '-e', becoming kritiske.

The Preposition 'Til': When you want to say you are critical 'of' something, you must use the preposition til. This is a common stumbling block for English speakers who want to use 'av'.

Mange er kritiske til de nye bomstasjonene i byen.

In a Medical Context: In news reports, kritisk usually appears as a predicative adjective following a linking verb like 'å være' (to be).

Tilstanden hans ble beskrevet som kritisk etter ulykken.

Defining a Point in Time: When describing a 'critical' moment or factor, it functions as an attributive adjective before the noun.

Det er en kritisk suksessfaktor for prosjektet.

Vi må utvise kritisk sans når vi leser nyheter.

In Norway, you will encounter kritisk in a variety of high-stakes and intellectual environments. Perhaps the most common place is on the national broadcaster NRK during the evening news (Dagsrevyen). Here, journalists use the word to hold politicians accountable or to report on health crises. If a politician makes a controversial decision, the journalist might say, 'Oposisjonen er svært kritisk til regjeringens håndtering.' This signals a formal disagreement based on analysis rather than just emotion.

In the University (Universitetet): If you study in Norway, you will hear professors talk about 'kritisk teori' or 'å ha en kritisk tilnærming'. In this setting, the word is entirely positive. It implies that you are a serious student who doesn't just memorize facts but asks 'why' and 'how'.

Studentene oppfordres til å være kritiske til etablerte sannheter.

In the Business World (Næringslivet): During project meetings, a manager might identify 'kritiske suksessfaktorer' (critical success factors). These are the absolute must-haves for a project to work. Without them, the project fails. It’s about identifying the most vital parts of a system.

Det er kritisk for oss å få ferdig denne rapporten innen fredag.

Vi må se på dette med et kritisk blikk før vi bestemmer oss.

Situasjonen i området er nå kritisk på grunn av flommen.

While kritisk seems straightforward, English speakers often fall into three main traps. The first is the 'Preposition Trap'. In English, we are critical of things. In Norwegian, if you say 'Jeg er kritisk av deg', it sounds very strange. You must use til. Another mistake is over-using the word to mean 'important'. While 'kritisk' can mean 'crucial', Norwegians often prefer 'viktig' or 'avgjørende' for general importance. Use 'kritisk' only when there is a risk of failure or a need for deep analysis.

The 'Neuter T' Mistake: Many learners learn the rule that neuter adjectives take a '-t' (e.g., 'et stort hus'). However, adjectives ending in '-isk' are irregular and do not take a '-t'. Writing 'et kritiskt punkt' is a common spelling error.

Riktig: Dette er et kritisk øyeblikk. (Ikke: kritiskt)

Confusion with 'Critic': Do not confuse the adjective kritisk with the noun kritiker (a critic) or kritikk (criticism). 'Han er en kritisk' is an incomplete sentence; you mean 'Han er en kritiker' (He is a critic).

Hun ga meg konstruktiv kritikk på oppgaven min.

Vi må ikke forveksle det å være kritisk med det å være negativ.

Mange glemmer å bøye ordet i flertall: De er kritiske.

To sound like a more advanced Norwegian speaker, you should know when to use kritisk and when to choose a more specific synonym. Norwegian has a rich vocabulary for shades of evaluation and urgency. If you are talking about someone who is very judgmental, you might use 'dømmende'. If you are talking about something that is extremely urgent, 'prekær' might be a better fit. Let's look at the comparisons.

Kritisk vs. Analytisk: Analytisk is more about breaking something down into parts to understand it. Kritisk adds the layer of evaluation—deciding if those parts are good, bad, or true.

Kritisk vs. Avgjørende: Avgjørende means 'decisive' or 'crucial'. Use this when something is the 'deciding factor'. Use kritisk when the situation is unstable.

Målet var avgjørende for seieren, men situasjonen i forsvaret var kritisk.

Kritisk vs. Skeptisk: Skeptisk means you doubt something. Kritisk means you are actively evaluating it (and often finding faults). You are 'skeptisk' before you have the facts; you are 'kritisk' after you've looked at them.

Jeg er skeptisk til om dette vil fungere, så jeg vil vurdere det kritisk.

En prekær mangel på mat gjorde situasjonen enda mer kritisk.

Han har en granskende holdning til alt han hører.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The word 'crisis' (krise) comes from the same root, which is why 'kritisk' is used both for judging something and for a dangerous turning point.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ˈkɾiːtɪsk/

US /ˈkɾiːtɪsk/

Stress is on the first syllable: KRIT-isk.

هم‌قافیه با

politisk analytisk praktisk dramatisk fantastisk kaotisk romantisk egoistisk

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing the 'i' as a short 'i' (like in English 'bit'). It should be long.
Adding a 't' at the end for neuter nouns (kritiskt).
Pronouncing 'sk' as 'sh'. In Norwegian, 'sk' is only 'sh' before 'i', 'y', and 'ei', but not at the end of this word.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Easy to recognize because it is similar to English.

نوشتن 3/5

The irregular neuter form and the preposition 'til' require attention.

صحبت کردن 3/5

Long 'i' sound and the 'sk' ending need to be clear.

گوش دادن 2/5

Common in news and academic contexts, usually easy to hear.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

viktig farlig å se til mening

بعداً یاد بگیرید

avgjørende prekær vurdering analyse skepsis

پیشرفته

dekonstruksjon epistemologi diskurs paradigme anomalier

گرامر لازم

Adjectives ending in -isk do not take -t in the neuter form.

Et kritisk (ikke kritiskt) punkt.

The preposition 'til' is used after 'kritisk' to indicate the object of criticism.

Kritisk til forslaget.

Adjectives take -e in the plural and definite forms.

De kritiske barna.

Adverbs formed from -isk adjectives do not change.

Han tenkte kritisk.

Compound nouns with 'kritikk' usually take the 'en' gender.

En samfunnskritikk.

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

Situasjonen er kritisk.

The situation is critical.

Simple subject-verb-adjective structure.

Han er kritisk skadet.

He is critically injured.

Adverbial use of 'kritisk' modifying 'skadet'.

Er det kritisk?

Is it critical?

Question form using the adjective.

Det er en kritisk dag.

It is a critical day.

Attributive use before a masculine noun.

Legene sier det er kritisk.

The doctors say it is critical.

Indirect speech.

Ikke vær så kritisk.

Don't be so critical.

Imperative negative form.

Hun er veldig kritisk.

She is very critical.

Using 'veldig' to intensify the adjective.

Dette er kritisk informasjon.

This is critical information.

Adjective modifying a feminine/masculine noun.

Jeg er kritisk til maten her.

I am critical of the food here.

Use of 'til' as the required preposition.

De er kritiske til planen.

They are critical of the plan.

Plural form 'kritiske'.

Dette er et kritisk punkt.

This is a critical point.

Neuter noun 'punkt' does not change 'kritisk' to 'kritiskt'.

Han ga en kritisk kommentar.

He gave a critical comment.

Attributive adjective.

Vi må være kritiske nå.

We must be critical now.

Plural agreement with 'vi'.

Er du kritisk til alt?

Are you critical of everything?

Question with prepositional phrase.

Filmen fikk en kritisk mottakelse.

The movie received a critical reception.

Formal adjective use.

Det er en kritisk mangel på vann.

There is a critical shortage of water.

Describing a serious situation.

Kritisk tenkning er viktig på skolen.

Critical thinking is important at school.

Compound-like phrase 'kritisk tenkning'.

Prosjektet har nådd en kritisk fase.

The project has reached a critical phase.

Describing a vital stage of a process.

Hun ser kritisk på saken.

She looks critically at the matter.

Adverbial use with the verb 'å se'.

Vi må utvise kritisk sans.

We must exercise critical judgment.

Common expression 'kritisk sans'.

Han er ofte selvkritisk.

He is often self-critical.

Compound adjective 'selvkritisk'.

Læreren var kritisk til kildene mine.

The teacher was critical of my sources.

Preposition 'til' with a plural noun.

Det er kritisk for suksessen vår.

It is critical for our success.

Using 'for' to show importance to a goal.

De kritiske røstene ble hørt.

The critical voices were heard.

Definite plural form 'kritiske'.

Det kreves en kritisk tilnærming til emnet.

A critical approach to the subject is required.

Passive voice 'kreves' with the adjective.

Artikkelen gir en kritisk vurdering av boka.

The article gives a critical assessment of the book.

Formal noun phrase 'kritisk vurdering'.

Vi må forholde oss kritiske til reklame.

We must remain critical of advertising.

Reflexive verb 'forholde seg' with plural adjective.

Strømforsyningen er i en kritisk tilstand.

The power supply is in a critical state.

Technical/systemic use.

Hun stilte mange kritiske spørsmål.

She asked many critical questions.

Plural indefinite form.

Det er et kritisk behov for nye reformer.

There is a critical need for new reforms.

Emphasizing urgency.

Kildekritikk er en del av pensum.

Source criticism is part of the curriculum.

Compound noun 'kildekritikk'.

Han forholdt seg kritisk til informasjonen.

He maintained a critical attitude toward the information.

Past tense of reflexive verb.

Forfatteren utøver skarp samfunnskritikk.

The author exercises sharp social criticism.

Using 'skarp' to modify the noun 'samfunnskritikk'.

Det foreligger en kritisk gjennomgang av rapporten.

A critical review of the report is available.

Formal verb 'foreligger'.

Man må skille mellom kritisk og kynisk.

One must distinguish between critical and cynical.

Using adjectives as abstract concepts.

Situasjonen eskalerte til et kritisk nivå.

The situation escalated to a critical level.

Describing progression to a threshold.

Studien belyser kritiske aspekter ved metoden.

The study highlights critical aspects of the method.

Formal verb 'belyser'.

Han er kjent for sin kritiske røst i debatten.

He is known for his critical voice in the debate.

Metaphorical use of 'røst'.

Det er avgjørende å ha en kritisk distanse.

It is crucial to have a critical distance.

Abstract concept 'kritisk distanse'.

Kritisk teori har preget sosiologien.

Critical theory has influenced sociology.

Proper noun-like usage in academia.

Diskursen preges av en kritisk dekonstruksjon.

The discourse is characterized by a critical deconstruction.

High-level academic terminology.

Det er en hårfin balanse i denne kritiske fasen.

It is a razor-thin balance in this critical phase.

Idiomatic expression 'hårfin balanse'.

Kritikken rettet seg mot de systemiske feilene.

The criticism was directed at the systemic errors.

Noun form 'kritikken' with reflexive verb.

En kritisk masse er nødvendig for endring.

A critical mass is necessary for change.

Scientific/Sociological metaphor.

Han analyserte verket med en kritisk metodikk.

He analyzed the work with a critical methodology.

Formal noun 'metodikk'.

Den kritiske realismen står sterkt i litteraturen.

Critical realism stands strong in literature.

Literary movement term.

Det er fundamentalt å opprettholde et kritisk perspektiv.

It is fundamental to maintain a critical perspective.

Formal adverb 'fundamentalt'.

Gjennom en kritisk linse ser vi ulikhetene tydeligere.

Through a critical lens, we see the inequalities more clearly.

Metaphorical use of 'linse'.

ترکیب‌های رایج

kritisk tenkning

kritisk tilstand

kritisk punkt

kritisk blikk

kritisk fase

kritiske suksessfaktorer

kritisk sans

være kritisk til

kritisk gjennomgang

kritisk masse

عبارات رایج

å forholde seg kritisk

— To maintain a critical or skeptical attitude toward something.

Vi må forholde oss kritiske til kildene.

et kritisk øyeblikk

— A moment where the outcome is decided; a turning point.

Dette er et kritisk øyeblikk for firmaet.

kritisk lavt

— Dangerously low levels of something.

Beholdningen er kritisk lav.

å stille kritiske spørsmål

— To ask questions that challenge the status quo or validity.

Journalisten stilte kritiske spørsmål.

kritisk refleksjon

— Thinking deeply and evaluatively about one's own actions or thoughts.

Vi trenger mer kritisk refleksjon i yrket vårt.

i siste kritiske øyeblikk

— At the very last possible moment before failure.

Hjelpen kom i siste kritiske øyeblikk.

kritisk røst

— A person or group that speaks out against something.

Han er en ensom kritisk røst i partiet.

kritisk vurdering

— A formal evaluation or appraisal.

Her er min kritiske vurdering av planen.

kritisk merknad

— A critical comment or note in a text.

Han kom med en kritisk merknad til teksten.

kritisk grense

— A limit that should not be crossed without danger.

Vi har passert den kritiske grensen.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

kritisk vs kritikk

Kritikk is the noun (criticism), while kritisk is the adjective (critical).

kritisk vs kritiker

Kritiker is the person (a critic).

kritisk vs farlig

Farlig means dangerous. Kritisk can mean dangerous, but implies a turning point or threshold.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"å se med et kritisk blikk"

— To evaluate something very carefully and skeptically.

Du må se på budsjettet med et kritisk blikk.

professional

"å være sin egen største kritiker"

— To be very hard on oneself or one's own work.

Hun er sin egen største kritiker.

neutral

"å nå kokepunktet"

— While not using 'kritisk', it describes a critical situation where things explode.

Nå har situasjonen nådd kokepunktet.

informal

"å sitte på gjerdet"

— To be undecided (the opposite of taking a critical stand).

Han sitter på gjerdet i denne saken.

informal

"å ta alt for god fisk"

— To accept everything without being critical (the opposite).

Du kan ikke ta alt han sier for god fisk.

informal

"å gå under lupen"

— To be examined very critically/closely.

Forslaget skal nå gå under lupen.

neutral

"å pille noen i nesen"

— To be overly critical or annoying about small things (rare).

Ikke pille meg i nesen med de detaljene.

slang

"å sette fingeren på noe"

— To point out exactly what is wrong (critical act).

Hun satte fingeren på det kritiske punktet.

neutral

"å tale Roma midt imot"

— To be critical of a powerful authority.

Han våget å tale Roma midt imot.

literary

"å vende hver stein"

— To examine everything critically and thoroughly.

Vi må vende hver stein i denne saken.

neutral

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

kritisk vs Skeptisk

Both involve doubt.

Skeptisk is the initial doubt; kritisk is the active evaluation.

Jeg er skeptisk til ideen, så jeg skal vurdere den kritisk.

kritisk vs Analytisk

Both involve thinking deeply.

Analytisk is about understanding structure; kritisk is about judging value or truth.

Han er analytisk, men ikke alltid kritisk.

kritisk vs Avgjørende

Both can mean 'crucial'.

Avgjørende is 'decisive' for a result; kritisk is a 'dangerous' or 'unstable' point.

Det var et avgjørende mål i en kritisk kamp.

kritisk vs Alvorlig

Both describe serious situations.

Alvorlig is 'serious' (can be static); kritisk is 'at a tipping point' (dynamic).

Det er en alvorlig feil, og situasjonen er nå kritisk.

kritisk vs Dømmende

Both involve making judgments.

Dømmende is usually negative/personal; kritisk is usually objective/analytical.

Hun er ikke dømmende, bare kritisk til dårlig logikk.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

[Substantiv] er kritisk.

Dagen er kritisk.

Jeg er kritisk til [Substantiv].

Jeg er kritisk til boka.

Vi må ha et kritisk blikk på [Substantiv].

Vi må ha et kritisk blikk på budsjettet.

Det er en kritisk [Substantiv] for oss.

Det er en kritisk faktor for oss.

Det stilles kritiske spørsmål ved [Substantiv].

Det stilles kritiske spørsmål ved vedtaket.

Å forholde seg kritisk til [Substantiv].

Å forholde seg kritisk til kilder.

En kritisk gjennomgang av [Substantiv].

En kritisk gjennomgang av forskningen.

Gjennom en kritisk linse [Verb] vi...

Gjennom en kritisk linse ser vi samfunnet.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

kritikk (criticism)

kritiker (critic)

kriterium (criterion)

krise (crisis)

فعل‌ها

å kritisere (to criticize)

å krisemaksimere (to catastrophize)

صفت‌ها

kritikkverdig (praiseworthy/criticizable)

ukritisk (uncritical)

selvkritisk (self-critical)

مرتبط

analyse

vurdering

skepsis

alvor

avgjørelse

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Very common in news, health, education, and professional settings.

اشتباهات رایج

Jeg er kritisk av boka. → Jeg er kritisk til boka.
English uses 'of', but Norwegian requires the preposition 'til'.
Dette er et kritiskt øyeblikk. → Dette er et kritisk øyeblikk.
Adjectives ending in -isk do not take a -t in the neuter form.
Han er en kritisk. → Han er en kritiker.
Don't use the adjective 'kritisk' when you mean the noun 'kritiker' (a critic).
De er kritisk til oss. → De er kritiske til oss.
In the plural, the adjective must take an -e.
Det er kritisk at du kommer. → Det er veldig viktig at du kommer.
While 'kritisk' can mean 'essential', 'viktig' is much more natural in this context in Norwegian.

نکات

The -isk Rule

Remember that adjectives ending in -isk are irregular. They don't take -t in neuter singular. This applies to 'kritisk', 'typisk', 'politisk', etc.

Preposition Power

Always pair 'kritisk' with 'til' when you are talking about the object of your criticism. Practice: 'Jeg er kritisk til... [din idé]'.

Be Objective

In Norway, criticism is best received when it is 'saklig' (focused on the facts). Avoid making it personal.

Long I

The 'i' in kritisk is long. Practice saying 'is' (ice) and then 'kritisk' to get the vowel length right.

News Keywords

When you hear 'kritisk' on NRK, pay attention! It usually means something very important or dangerous is happening.

Academic Tone

Use 'en kritisk tilnærming' in your essays to sound more professional and academic.

Medical vs Analytical

Decide if you mean 'emergency' or 'thinking'. The word is the same, but the context changes everything.

Not Just Negative

Don't assume someone is being mean if they are 'kritisk'. They might just be trying to be thorough.

Crisis Connection

Link 'kritisk' to 'krise' (crisis). Both involve a point where a decision or change must happen.

Avoid Neuter T

Never write 'kritiskt'. It's a hallmark of a beginner mistake. Keep it 'kritisk' for all singular nouns.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of a 'Critic' at a 'Crisis'. They both need to be 'Kritisk' to survive the situation.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a doctor looking at a heart monitor (emergency) and then looking at a book with a red pen (analysis). Both are 'kritisk'.

شبکه واژگان

Kritikk Kritiker Kritisere Kritisk tenkning Kildekritikk Selvkritikk Kritisk tilstand Kritisk punkt

چالش

Try to use 'kritisk til' in three different sentences today: one about news, one about food, and one about a personal habit.

ریشه کلمه

From the Greek word 'kritikos' (κριτικός), meaning 'able to discern or judge'. It entered Norwegian through Latin 'criticus' and French 'critique'.

معنای اصلی: The ability to make judgments or distinguish between things.

Indo-European, via Greek and Latin.

بافت فرهنگی

Be careful using 'kritisk' about a person's appearance or personality, as it can sound very harsh. Focus the criticism on 'saken' (the case/issue) instead.

In English, 'critical' is often used as a synonym for 'essential' (e.g., 'it is critical that you do this'). In Norwegian, while possible, 'viktig' or 'avgjørende' is much more common for this meaning.

Kritikk av den rene fornuft (Immanuel Kant - Norwegian title) The concept of 'Kildekritikk' in Norwegian journalism NRK's 'Brennpunkt' (a critical investigative program)

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Medical / Emergency

kritisk tilstand
kritisk skadet
situasjonen er kritisk
kritiske minutter

Academic / School

kritisk tenkning
kildekritikk
kritisk blikk
kritisk tilnærming

Politics / News

kritisk til regjeringen
kritiske røster
stille kritiske spørsmål
kritisk gjennomgang

Business / Project Management

kritisk fase
kritiske suksessfaktorer
kritisk punkt
tidskritisk

Personal Opinions

være kritisk til maten
være sin egen største kritiker
ikke vær så kritisk
se kritisk på seg selv

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Er du kritisk til hvordan sosiale medier påvirker oss?"

"Hvor viktig mener du kritisk tenkning er i dagens skole?"

"Har du noen gang vært i en kritisk situasjon på reise?"

"Hva er du mest kritisk til når du ser på nyhetene?"

"Er det bra eller dårlig å være veldig kritisk til seg selv?"

موضوعات نگارش

Skriv om en gang du måtte tenke kritisk for å løse et problem.

Er du en kritisk person? Hvorfor eller hvorfor ikke?

Beskriv en situasjon i landet ditt som du er kritisk til.

Hvorfor er kildekritikk viktig når vi bruker internett?

Reflekter over begrepet 'konstruktiv kritikk'. Hvordan gir man det?

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No! In Norwegian, 'kritisk tenkning' is a very positive skill. It means you are smart and don't get fooled easily. However, 'å være kritisk til noen' can be seen as negative depending on the tone.

This is a special rule for adjectives ending in -isk. Words like 'kritisk', 'fantastisk', and 'praktisk' never take a -t in the neuter singular form.

Kritikk is the noun (criticism/review). Kritisk is the adjective (critical). Example: 'Han ga meg kritikk' vs 'Han er kritisk'.

No. In Norwegian, you are 'kritisk til' something. Using 'av' is a direct translation from English and sounds wrong to natives.

Yes, but usually we say 'Filmen fikk god/dårlig kritikk' (The movie got good/bad reviews). A person can be 'kritisk til filmen'.

In Norwegian, we often say 'kritikerrost' (praised by critics).

Yes, it is very common, especially in news and at school/university.

Yes, in the sense of 'essential for success', like 'en kritisk suksessfaktor'. But for general importance, use 'viktig'.

It is the practice of evaluating whether a source (like a website or person) is reliable. It's a huge topic in Norway.

In this word, it's a hard 's' followed by a hard 'k'. It doesn't turn into a 'sh' sound.

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