Kritizálta

Kritizálta is the third-person singular past tense form of the Hungarian verb kritizálni, which means to criticize. It denotes that someone criticized someone or something in the past. The form can be used with a direct object to specify what was criticized, for example: “kritizálta a döntést” (he criticized the decision) or “kritizálta a cikket” (he criticized the article). In formal address, the same form can express “you criticized” (Ön kritizálta).

Etymology and related forms: The verb kritizálni and its related noun kritika (criticism) are loanwords in Hungarian, originating from the broader European linguistic family around the concepts of critique and judgment. The root is connected to the Greek kritikos, via Latin or French/German intermediaries, with Hungarian adaptations such as kritika, kritikás, and kritikailag in different grammatical contexts.

Usage notes: Kritizálta commonly appears in written and spoken Hungarian to report or describe criticism that occurred in the past. It is used across domains—politics, journalism, culture, and everyday discourse—anywhere a judgmental assessment is being reported. The tone of kritizálta depends on context; it can be neutral or carry negative connotations, especially when the criticized action or work is viewed unfavorably. Alternatives in closer nuance include megkritizálta (thoroughly criticized) or bírálta (evaluated or judged), depending on the precision of meaning desired.

See also: kritika, kritizálás, kritikás, kritikailag.