Español
English
Deutsch
Français
Português
Italiano
Passiv Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Passiv" is mainly used as adjective meaning "passive", "inactive" or "dormant". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Passiv"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Passiv
- Plural: die Passive
Meanings of "Passiv" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Inactive or lacking active participation"
"Passiv", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "State of inactivity or lack of active participation."
- Translation(s): passive, inactive, dormant
- Synonym(s): untätig, inaktiv
- Antonym(s): aktiv, tätig
- Related word(s): Passivität, passivieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er bleibt passiv während der Diskussion.
- Sie verhält sich passiv in der Gruppe.
- Das Publikum war erstaunlich passiv bei der Veranstaltung.
2.) "Verbal form where the subject receives the action"
"Passiv", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Verbal form indicating that the subject receives the action."
- Translation(s): passive voice
- Antonym(s): Aktiv
- Related word(s): Passivsatz, Passivform
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Passiv wird oft im Deutschen verwendet.
- Im Passiv steht der Täter oft im Hintergrund.
- Das Passiv betont die Handlung, nicht den Täter.