Kritizálták

Kritizálták is the past tense form of the Hungarian verb kritizál, meaning to criticize. It is used to indicate that a person or group criticized something, or, in a passive-like sense, that something was criticized. The form is third-person plural, and it normally appears with a direct object specifying what was criticized (for example, a proposal, a decision, a statement).

In usage, kritizál can convey neutral, evaluative, or negative nuances depending on context. Examples show how the object is typically in the accusative: "Kritizálták a javaslatot" (They criticized the proposal). Without an explicit object, the sentence can still mean that a thing or action was criticized, often with the object understood from context: "Kritizálták" can mean "They criticized (it/that)."

Etymologically, kritizál is a Hungarian loanword derived from the noun kritika and from related European roots associated with criticism and critique, reflecting the broader concept of critique in arts, politics, and public life. The related noun kritika denotes criticism or a critical review, and the noun form kritizálás refers to the act of criticizing.

Usage notes: In contemporary Hungarian, kritizálták frequently appears in journalism, political commentary, and social discourse. Depending on context, writers may choose synonyms such as bírálta, megítélte, or minősítette to fine-tune emphasis or formality.

See also: kritika, kritizálás, kritikaírás, bírálat.

Examples:

- A nemzetközi sajtó kritizálta a döntést. (The international press criticized the decision.)

- Sok kritikát kapott a projekt, ezért módosították. (The project received much criticism, so it was revised.)

- A kormány javaslatát kritizálták a képviselők. (The representatives criticized the government's proposal.)