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das Feedback, die Feedbacks
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feedback
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
In acoustics or electronics, feedback in which part of the output signal is fed back into the input, often causing a loud whistling sound.
Der Tontechniker musste das Mikrofon leiser stellen, um ein Feedback zu vermeiden.
The sound technician had to turn the microphone down to avoid feedback.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Feedbacks |
| genitive | des Feedbacks |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Feedback | die Feedbacks |
| accusative | das Feedback | die Feedbacks |
| dative | dem Feedback | den Feedbacks |
| genitive | des Feedbacks | der Feedbacks |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'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
Kritik and Feedback can both point out weaknesses in someone’s work. Kritik emphasizes negative evaluation or reproach. Feedback is more general, can also be neutral or positive, and is often given as a response intended to help improve something.
Die Lehrerin gab Feedback zur Gliederung des Aufsatzes und nannte auch gelungene Stellen.
The teacher gave feedback on the structure of the essay and also pointed out sections that worked well.
Die Lehrerin übte Kritik an der unklaren Gliederung des Aufsatzes.
The teacher criticized the unclear structure of the essay.
