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passives

/ˈpæsɪvz/

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noun

Passiv, Passivkonstruktionen

(grammar) The passive voice of verbs.

Examples :

"Many grammar exercises focus on converting sentences from actives to passives. "

Viele Grammatikübungen konzentrieren sich auf die Umwandlung von Sätzen vom Aktiv ins Passiv.

grammar linguistics

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noun

Passivkonstruktionen

(grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.

Examples :

"The teacher explained the different passives in the grammar lesson. "

Der Lehrer erklärte die verschiedenen Passivkonstruktionen in der Grammatikstunde.

grammar language linguistics

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noun

Passive Kunden

A customer who is satisfied with a product or service, but not keen enough to promote it by word of mouth.

Examples :

"The company is trying to convert their passives into promoters by offering loyalty rewards. "

Das Unternehmen versucht, seine passiven Kunden durch Treueprämien in Fürsprecher umzuwandeln.

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noun

Passive Bauteile

Any component that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.

Examples :

"In the simple circuit, only resistors and capacitors were used; all the components were passives, incapable of amplifying the signal. "

In der einfachen Schaltung wurden nur Widerstände und Kondensatoren verwendet; alle Komponenten waren passive Bauteile, die das Signal nicht verstärken konnten.

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