bemängelt

Bemängelt is a German verb form derived from bemängeln. The verb means to point out faults, deficiencies, or objections in something, i.e., to criticize or to find fault with. It is often used in formal, editorial, or evaluative contexts—such as reviews, audits, or administrative processes—where specific deficiencies are highlighted. The corresponding noun for the act is Bemängelung, sometimes complemented by Beanstandung or Kritik in more formal or general contexts.

As a finite verb, bemängeln is conjugated like a regular verb: ich bemängle, du bemängelst, er bemängelt; wir bemängeln, ihr bemängelt, sie bemängeln. In perfect tense: ich habe bemängelt; in the simple past: ich bemängelte. In passive constructions the participle bemängelt appears: Der Bericht wird bemängelt; Der Bericht wurde bemängelt. The past participle bemängelt also serves in adjectival or participial phrases when used with appropriate inflection.

Usage notes: bemängeln is common in professional and administrative discourse, journalism, academia, and quality control. It often implies a specific list of defects or objections rather than a general negative opinion. Synonyms include kritisieren, beanstanden, rügen, and tadeln, though each carries slightly different nuance or formality.

See also: Kritik, Beanstandung, Bemängelung, Mängelrüge, Rüge.