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to object to
To criticize something as deficient, faulty, or not in accordance with regulations and to make an official complaint about it.
Der Kunde beanstandete die Qualität der gelieferten Ware und schickte sie zurück.
The customer objected to the quality of the delivered goods and sent them back.
The verb 'beanstanden' (to object to) is inseparable. The prefix 'be-' remains firmly attached to the verb stem in all sentence forms and tenses.
Er hat die Rechnung sofort beanstandet.
He objected to the invoice immediately.
This word is mainly used in formal or official situations, for example with complaints, in business dealings, or during inspections.
Der Prüfer beanstandete mehrere Sicherheitsmängel am Gebäude.
The inspector objected to several safety defects in the building.
You always 'beanstandet' (object to) 'etwas' (something). The thing you are complaining about appears in the accusative directly after the verb.
Wir müssen die fehlerhafte Lieferung beim Hersteller beanstanden.
We need to object to the faulty delivery with the manufacturer.
to criticize
'kritisieren' and 'beanstanden' both have to do with negative evaluation. 'kritisieren' is broad and fits many situations: you can criticize a person, an idea, or a behavior. 'beanstanden' is used more when something is officially reported as faulty or incorrect, for example during an inspection, with an invoice, or with goods. Learners may confuse the words because both point out problems. In practice: in normal conversation, 'kritisieren' is more natural; for complaints or official errors, 'beanstanden' is more precise.
Beim Bezahlen beanstandete der Kunde den falschen Preis auf der Rechnung.
When paying, the customer objected to the wrong price on the invoice.
Sie kritisierte im Gespräch den unfreundlichen Ton ihres Kollegen.
In the conversation, she criticized her colleague's unfriendly tone.