ADJECTIVE
passiv/ˈpasiːf/passive; non-active
passiv is a German adjective that means passive or non-active. It is pronounced /ˈpasiːf/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "passiver" and "passivsten".
Definitions
1.tending not to take action, not initiating(character trait or behavior)
a.showing little engagement or initiative
Er bleibt in Diskussionen meistens passiv und sagt selten etwas.—He usually stays passive in discussions and rarely says anything.
2.expressed in the passive voice(grammar)
a.describes a verb form where the subject is acted upon
Das Verb 'werden' bildet das Passiv im Deutschen.—The verb 'werden' forms the passive in German.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | passiv |
|---|---|
| Comparative | passiver |
| Superlative | passivsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "passiv" mean in English?
- "passiv" means passive or non-active. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "passiv"?
- "passiv" is pronounced /ˈpasiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "passiv"?
- The comparative of "passiv" is "passiver" and the superlative is "passivsten".
- What part of speech is "passiv"?
- "passiv" is a adjective in German.
