German Word · Intermediate
bekritteln
to cavil
Pronunciation: /bəˈkʁɪtl̩n/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to cavil".
Example
So sprach man unaufhörlich über Alexei Alexandrowitsch, bekrittelte ihn und machte sich über ihn lustig, […].
Thus people talked incessantly of Alexey Alexandrovitch, finding fault with him and laughing at him, […] .
Practice tips
- Practice bekritteln out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.