kritikus

Kritikus is a term used in several languages to denote a person who evaluates and comments on creative works, and also to describe related concepts of judgment or critique. In Hungarian, kritikus functions as both a noun meaning “a critic” and an adjective meaning “critical.” In Indonesian and Malay, the form kritikus is the standard noun for a critic and is used in similar adjectival senses.

Etymology and linguistic background: The word ultimately derives from Greek kritikos, meaning “able to judge,” from krinein “to judge” or decide. It passed into Latin as criticus and then into various European languages. In Hungarian and some Southeast Asian languages, the form kritikus was borrowed from German or Dutch equivalents such as Kritiker or Criticus and adapted to local phonology and morphology.

Usage and forms: Kritikus appears in discussions of arts, media, and scholarship as both a standalone noun and as part of compound terms (for example, filmkritikus or kritikus vélemény in contexts where a critical judgement is being described). As an adjective, it can describe things related to criticism or judgments, such as critical analysis, critical reception, or critical perspectives.

Variations and related terms: Related terms in various languages include critic, criticism, and critique, with cognate forms in many European languages and beyond. The concept encompasses both the professional activity of evaluating works and the broader idea of forming reasoned judgments about cultural or intellectual topics.