how to pronounce passiv

/ˈpasiːf/

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passiv is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of passiv in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… nämlich mit weil sie passiv ist also …”

meanings of passiv

adjective:

Passive.
Being a bottom.

noun:

Passive verb.
Passive voice.

passiv frequency in german - C2 level of CEFR

the word passiv occurs in german on average 3.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.