Kritiseerib

Kritiseerib is an Estonian verb form of kritiseerima, meaning to criticize. It is used to describe the act of making a judgment and expressing disapproval or evaluation of someone or something. The form kritiseerib corresponds to the third-person singular present tense, as in Ta kritiseerib valitsuse otsuseid.

Usage and nuance: The verb is common in media, politics, and public discourse. It is transitive and typically takes a direct object referring to a policy, argument, work of art, or statement. The tone can be analytical or negative, ranging from constructive critique to harsh condemnation, depending on context and rhetoric. In different contexts, kritiseerib can convey both principled objection and rhetorical opposition.

Form and related terms: The infinitive is kritiseerima. Related nouns include kriitika (criticism) and kriitik (critic). The word is a regular part of Estonian-language critique and evaluation, used across journalism, scholarship, and everyday conversation to describe the act of judging or pointing out faults.