how to pronounce negativ
/ˈneːɡaˌtiːf/
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negativ is pronounced in three syllables
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An example use of negativ in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:
“… sie sollen nicht negativ definiert sein …”
meanings of negativ
adjective:
- Negative (less than zero).
- Negative (undesirable).
- Negative, negatory.
- Negative (producing no evidence).
- Negative, pessimistic, not fun-loving.
noun:
- Negative.
negativ frequency in german - B2 level of CEFR
the word negativ occurs in german on average 20.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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