passive in German
passive in German is passiv, passivisch, leidend — passive means accepting what happens without acting to change or resist it.
passive in German
passiv
passiv
(grammar) Being in the passive voice.
passivisch
(grammar) Being in the passive voice.
leidend
(grammar) Being in the passive voice.
leidentlich
(grammar) Being in the passive voice.
unterwürfig
(psychology) Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
Passiv
(grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.
Passivum
(grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.
passives Verb
(grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.
passives Verbum
(grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.
What does "passive" mean?
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adjective Accepting what happens without acting to change or resist it.
"He took a passive approach and let others make the decisions."
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adjective Describing a grammatical construction where the subject receives the action rather than performing it.
""The cake was eaten" is written in the passive voice."
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adjective Not requiring active input or power; not actively generating energy.
"The house uses passive solar heating."
passive in a sentence
- He took a passive approach and let others make the decisions.
- "The cake was eaten" is written in the passive voice.
- The house uses passive solar heating.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "passive" in German?
"passive" in German is passiv, passivisch, leidend. passive means: Accepting what happens without acting to change or resist it.
How do you use "passive" in a sentence?
Example: "He took a passive approach and let others make the decisions." In German, "passive" is passiv, passivisch, leidend.
Are there other ways to say "passive" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "passive": passiv, passivisch, leidend, leidentlich, unterwürfig, Passiv.
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