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A response or assessment of a performance, product, or behavior, often used for improvement.
Nach meiner Präsentation habe ich von meiner Chefin konstruktives Feedback bekommen.
After my presentation, I received constructive feedback from my boss.
'Feedback' is a direct loanword from English. It is made up of 'feed' and 'back' and literally means giving information back to someone.
Im Job ist regelmäßiges Feedback wichtig, um sich weiterzuentwickeln.
In a job, regular feedback is important in order to keep developing.
The two meanings of 'Feedback' (feedback) are easy to distinguish. In a professional or social context, it always means a response or assessment. In the context of technology, music, or microphones, it refers to acoustic feedback.
Ich brauche dein Feedback zu meinem Entwurf.
I need your feedback on my draft.
In connection with responses or assessments, the verbs 'geben' (to give), 'bekommen' (to get) or 'erhalten' (to receive), and 'bitten' (to ask) are often used. You give someone feedback, get feedback, or ask for feedback.
Könntest du mir bitte Feedback zu meiner E-Mail geben?
Could you please give me feedback on my email?
criticism / review
'die Kritik' and 'das Feedback' can both be an assessment of performance, behavior, or a product. 'Kritik' usually emphasizes mistakes, weaknesses, or a negative opinion. It can be helpful, but it often sounds stricter. 'Feedback' is more general and can be positive, negative, or mixed. It is often given so that someone can improve something. Learners may confuse the words because feedback can also contain critical points. If you are speaking neutrally about someone’s response or comments, 'Feedback' is more natural. If you want to clearly say that something is being criticized, 'Kritik' fits better.
Das Feedback der Kunden hilft dem Team bei der Verbesserung der App.
The customers’ feedback helps the team improve the app.
Nach der Präsentation war die Kritik der Lehrerin sehr direkt.
After the presentation, the teacher’s criticism was very direct.