der/die Kritische
Translation
the critic, the critical person
Examples
Er sprach mit dem Kritischen über das Buch.
He spoke with the critic about the book.
Die Meinung der Kritischen ist uns wichtig.
The opinion of the critics is important to us.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) (Nominalised adjective) the critical person Ich spreche mit dem Kritischen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kritiker (critic), Rezensent (reviewer)
Etymology
A nominalisation of the adjective 'kritisch' (critical). It means 'the critical (one/person)'.
Memory Tips
Remember this as a direct translation of 'the critical one'. The adjective becomes a person.