Passiv

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German

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin passīvus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpasiːf/
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Noun

Passiv n (strong, genitive Passivs, plural Passive)

  1. (grammar, singular only) passive voice
    Synonym: Leideform
  2. (grammar) passive verb

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Further reading

  • Passiv” in Duden online
  • Passiv” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache