positive in German
positive in German is positiv, Positives, Vorteil — positive means optimistic, constructive, or good in effect.
positive in German
positiv
Positives
A favourable point or characteristic.
Vorteil
A favourable point or characteristic.
gute Seite
A favourable point or characteristic.
Positiv
(grammar) A degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs.
Grundstufe
(grammar) A degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs.
Positivus
(grammar) A degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs.
Positiv
(photography) A positive image; one that displays true colors and shades, not their opposites or complements.
Positivfilm
(photography) A positive image; one that displays true colors and shades, not their opposites or complements.
What does "positive" mean?
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adj Optimistic, constructive, or good in effect.
"He gave us some positive feedback about the project."
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adj Certain or confident about something.
"Are you positive that this is the right address?"
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adj Greater than zero, in mathematics.
"Five is a positive number, but minus five is not."
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adj Showing the presence of a substance or condition being tested for, as in a medical test.
"The pregnancy test was positive, and they were delighted."
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positive in a sentence
- He gave us some positive feedback about the project.
- She stayed positive despite the setback.
- Are you positive that this is the right address?
- She was positive she had seen him at the station.
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What is "positive" in German?
"positive" in German is positiv, Positives, Vorteil. positive means: Optimistic, constructive, or good in effect.
How do you use "positive" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave us some positive feedback about the project." In German, "positive" is positiv, Positives, Vorteil.
Are there other ways to say "positive" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "positive": positiv, Positives, Vorteil, gute Seite, Positiv, Grundstufe.
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