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critical in German

critical in German is kritisch, entscheidend, unabdingbar — critical means extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.

critical in German

kritisch
adj
kritisch
adj
Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point.
entscheidend
adj
Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point.
entscheidend
adj
Extremely important.
unabdingbar
adj
Extremely important.
unerlässlich
adj
Extremely important.
unverzichtbar
adj
Extremely important.
wesentlich
adj
Extremely important.
wichtig
adj
Extremely important.
Kritik-
adj
Relating to criticism or careful analysis, such as literary or film criticism.
Kritiker-
adj
Relating to criticism or careful analysis, such as literary or film criticism.
kritisch
adj
(medicine) Of a patient condition involving unstable vital signs and a prognosis that predicts the condition could worsen; or, a patient condition that requires urgent treatment in an intensive care or critical care medical facility.
bedenklich
adj
(medicine) Of a patient condition involving unstable vital signs and a prognosis that predicts the condition could worsen; or, a patient condition that requires urgent treatment in an intensive care or critical care medical facility.

What does "critical" mean?

  1. adj Extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.
    "Getting enough sleep is critical for good health."
  2. adj Expressing disapproval or finding fault.
    "He was very critical of the new policy."
  3. adj In a dangerous or unstable medical condition.
    "The patient was rushed to intensive care in critical condition."
  4. adj Relating to careful analysis or evaluation, especially of literature or art.
    "The essay offers a critical reading of the novel."

critical in a sentence

  • Getting enough sleep is critical for good health.
  • He was very critical of the new policy.
  • The patient was rushed to intensive care in critical condition.
  • The essay offers a critical reading of the novel.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "critical" in German?

"critical" in German is kritisch, entscheidend, unabdingbar. critical means: Extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.

How do you use "critical" in a sentence?

Example: "Getting enough sleep is critical for good health." In German, "critical" is kritisch, entscheidend, unabdingbar.

Are there other ways to say "critical" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "critical": kritisch, entscheidend, unabdingbar, unerlässlich, unverzichtbar, wesentlich.

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