Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Critique'

English Word: critique

Key Russian Translations:

• критика [ˈkrʲitʲɪkə] - [Formal, Noun]
• рецензия [rʲɪˈtsɛnzʲɪjə] - [Formal, Noun, Often used for reviews]
• замечание [zəmʲɪˈtɕanʲɪjə] - [Neutral, Noun, Often used for specific comments or remarks]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for "критика" and "рецензия"; A2 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "замечание"

Pronunciation (Russian):

критика: [ˈkrʲitʲɪkə]

Note on критика: Stress falls on the first syllable, which is common for many Russian nouns of foreign origin.

рецензия: [rʲɪˈtsɛnzʲɪjə]

Note on рецензия: The stress is on the second syllable; the soft "ц" sound might be challenging for non-native speakers.

замечание: [zəmʲɪˈtɕanʲɪjə]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. General criticism or critical analysis

Translation(s) & Context:

• критика - Used for general criticism, often in formal or academic contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Его критика была очень конструктивной.

  His critique was very constructive.

• Критика общественности повлияла на решение правительства.

  Public critique influenced the government's decision.

• Она написала критику на эту книгу.

  She wrote a critique of this book.

2. A formal review or evaluation (e.g., of a book, film)

Translation(s) & Context:

• рецензия - Refers specifically to a written review or critical assessment, often in media or academia.

Usage Examples:

• Её рецензия на фильм была опубликована в журнале.

  Her critique of the movie was published in a magazine.

• Преподаватель попросил написать рецензию на статью.

  The teacher asked to write a critique of the article.

3. A specific remark or comment (often critical)

Translation(s) & Context:

• замечание - Used for smaller, specific critical comments, often in everyday or neutral contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Учитель сделал замечание по поводу моей работы.

  The teacher made a critique regarding my work.

• Его замечания были справедливы, но обидны.

  His critiques were fair but hurtful.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

критика (Noun, Feminine):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	критика	критики
Genitive	критики	критик
Dative	критике	критикам
Accusative	критику	критики
Instrumental	критикой	критиками
Prepositional	критике	критиках

рецензия (Noun, Feminine) and замечание (Noun, Neuter) follow similar declension patterns for their respective genders.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for критика:

• осуждение (condemnation, slightly stronger)
• разбор (analysis, often in a detailed context)

Antonyms for критика:

• похвала (praise)
• одобрение (approval)

Related Phrases:

• конструктивная критика - Constructive criticism, often used in professional or personal feedback.
• писать рецензию - To write a critique/review, commonly used in academic or journalistic contexts.
• сделать замечание - To make a critique/remark, often in everyday or educational settings.

Usage Notes:

• "Критика" is the most general and widely used term for "critique" and can apply to both positive and negative feedback, though it often implies criticism unless specified as "constructive."
• "Рецензия" is specifically tied to formal reviews or critiques, such as for books, films, or academic works. It is not used for casual or personal criticism.
• "Замечание" is more specific and less formal, often referring to a single critical comment or observation rather than a comprehensive critique.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "рецензия" for everyday criticism. Incorrect: "Я написал рецензию на его поведение." Correct: "Я сделал замечание по поводу его поведения." (I made a remark about his behavior.) Explanation: "Рецензия" is reserved for formal reviews, not personal remarks.
• Error: Misusing cases with "критика." Incorrect: "Я согласен с критика." Correct: "Я согласен с критикой." Explanation: Ensure proper case usage (instrumental here) after prepositions like "с."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, offering a "критика" (critique) can sometimes be perceived as more direct or harsh compared to English-speaking cultures, where criticism is often softened with polite language. Constructive criticism ("конструктивная критика") is appreciated in professional settings, but personal critiques might require more tact to avoid offending.

Related Concepts:

• анализ (analysis)
• оценка (evaluation)
• комментарий (comment)