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review
A critical discussion or evaluation of a product, service, or artistic work such as a book or film. Synonymous with Rezension (review).
Ich habe mir vor dem Kauf die Reviews zu dem neuen Laptop durchgelesen.
Before buying it, I read the reviews of the new laptop.
'Das Review' (the review) is a loanword from English and is used mainly in modern contexts such as online media, business, and the IT industry.
Das positive Review hat viele neue Kunden überzeugt.
The positive review convinced many new customers.
The context makes the meaning clear: if it is about products, films, or books, it means an evaluation. With employees or projects, it refers to an assessment. In connection with software or programming, it means a code check.
Ich lese immer die Reviews, bevor ich ein Hotel buche.
I always read the reviews before I book a hotel.
When 'Review' means an evaluation, it is often combined with verbs such as 'ein Review schreiben' (to write a review), 'lesen' (to read), or 'veröffentlichen' (to publish).
Viele Blogger schreiben Reviews über neue technische Geräte.
Many bloggers write reviews about new technical devices.
In a professional context, fixed phrases such as 'ein Review haben' (to have a review), 'ein Review durchführen' (to conduct a review), or 'im Review sein' (to be under review) are common.
Nächste Woche führen wir das abschließende Projekt-Review durch.
Next week we will conduct the final project review.
criticism / review
'die Kritik' and 'das Review' can both mean an evaluation of something. In German, 'Kritik' often sounds more general and can also be negative feedback about mistakes. For books, films, or plays, 'Kritik' can also be an expert review. 'Review' is used especially for products, films, books, or in work and technology, for example in 'Projekt-Review' (project review) or 'Code-Review' (code review). Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with evaluating. As a practical rule: when it is about a negative opinion or a review in standard German, 'Kritik' often fits. When it is about an online rating, a product, or a formal assessment at work, 'Review' sounds more natural.
Nach dem Projekt schreiben wir ein kurzes Review für das Team.
After the project, we write a short review for the team.
Die Kritik an dem neuen Plan war deutlich, aber fair.
The criticism of the new plan was clear but fair.