kritikkene

Kritikkene is the definite plural form of the Norwegian noun kritikk, meaning the criticisms or the critiques. It is used to refer to objections, analyses, or unfavorable evaluations directed at someone or something, such as a policy, a work of art, or a public decision. In a sentence, it often accompanies a specific reference, for example kritikkene mot reformen or kulturkritikkene i avisen. The term can also denote a body of critique produced by critics, scholars, or commentators.

Etymology: The word kritikk derives from the French critique (and, via German and other Scandinavian languages, from the Greek kritikos). The definite plural kritikkene thus literally means the critiques.

Contexts and usage: In journalism and public discourse, kritikkene describes the set of objections or analyses raised about a subject. In cultural fields, it can refer to reviews and critical essays collectively. The phrase can appear in neutral reports as well as in opinion pieces, and its connotation depends on context. In some cases, Kritikkene may also be used as a title for a collection of essays or as a section heading in media, though such usage varies by outlet.

See also: kritikk, kritiker, kulturkritikk, political criticism.