ADJECTIVE
positiv/ˈpoːzitiːf/positive; affirmative; advantageous
positiv is a German adjective that means positive, affirmative, or advantageous. It is pronounced /ˈpoːzitiːf/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "positiver" and "positivsten".
Definitions
1.describing something as good or beneficial(general evaluation)
a.expressing approval or a favorable disposition
Die Reaktion auf den Vorschlag war positiv.—The reaction to the proposal was positive.
2.greater than zero or having a value above zero(mathematics, science)
a.mathematically above zero
Zwei ist eine positive Zahl.—Two is a positive number.
3.having an optimistic or constructive mindset(attitude, psychology)
a.showing optimism or hoping for good outcomes
Sie versucht immer, positiv zu denken.—She always tries to think positively.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | positiv |
|---|---|
| Comparative | positiver |
| Superlative | positivsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "positiv" mean in English?
- "positiv" means positive, affirmative, or advantageous. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "positiv"?
- "positiv" is pronounced /ˈpoːzitiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "positiv"?
- The comparative of "positiv" is "positiver" and the superlative is "positivsten".
- What part of speech is "positiv"?
- "positiv" is a adjective in German.
