English–German
“passive” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpasiːf/
Example
Sie hat eine passive Haltung.
She has a passive attitude.
How to say “passive” in German
“Passive” in German is passiv.
A person or grammatical subject stays on the receiving side while another force or agent supplies the action.
Example sentences with passiv
Der Satz ist passiv formuliert.
The sentence is formulated in the passive voice.
Tips for using passiv
- With people, passiv often suggests insufficient initiative, whereas in grammar it is a neutral term for a voice that presents the receiver of an action.