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reprimand
A sharp, usually formal rebuke or reprimand in response to misconduct, a mistake, or an inappropriate statement.
Wegen seiner ständigen Unpünktlichkeit erhielt der Mitarbeiter eine offizielle Rüge von seinem Vorgesetzten.
Because of his constant lateness, the employee received an official reprimand from his supervisor.
The word 'Rüge' (reprimand) is mainly used in formal contexts, for example in professional life, with authorities, or in association law. It describes an official and serious reprimand.
Für das unprofessionelle Verhalten gegenüber dem Kunden erhielt der Anwalt eine Rüge von der Anwaltskammer.
For his unprofessional behavior toward the client, the lawyer received a reprimand from the bar association.
A 'Rüge' (reprimand) is 'erteilt' (issued/given) by a person in authority. The person who receives it 'bekommt' (gets) or 'erhält' (receives) it. The verb 'erteilen' (to issue/give) is especially typical and formal in this context.
Der Abgeordneten wurde wegen ihrer unpassenden Bemerkung eine Rüge erteilt.
The member of parliament was issued a reprimand because of her inappropriate remark.
To state the reason for the 'Rüge' (reprimand), you use the prepositions 'für' (for) or 'wegen' (because of), followed by the genitive or dative.
Sie erhielt eine Rüge wegen der Nichteinhaltung der Sicherheitsvorschriften.
She received a reprimand because of the failure to comply with safety regulations.
criticism / review
'die Kritik' and 'die Rüge' can both mean that someone points out a mistake or wrong behavior. 'die Kritik', however, is more general: it can be factual, mild, or harsh, and it can refer to a piece of work, an idea, or a person. 'die Rüge' is stronger and usually more formal. It fits especially when someone is officially reprimanded because of a mistake, for example at school, at work, or in a club. In everyday life, people usually say 'Kritik' when they are not specifically talking about a sharp or official reprimand.
Wegen der verspäteten Abgabe erhielt der Mitarbeiter eine schriftliche Rüge.
Because of the late submission, the employee received a written reprimand.
Nach der Präsentation nahm Tom die Kritik seiner Kollegin ernst.
After the presentation, Tom took his colleague's criticism seriously.