Adjective
negativ
Pronunciation: /ˈneːɡaˌtiːf/
negative (undesirable)
B1
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Meanings
Adjective
- negative (undesirable)
- negative, negatory
- negative (less than zero)
- negative (producing no evidence)
Example sentence
Warum bist du denn heute so negativ?
Why are you so negative today?
Usage
- negative Folgen — negative consequences; undesirable effects
- ein negativer Test — a negative test; no evidence of the tested condition
Der Lärm wirkt sich negativ auf meine Konzentration aus.
The noise has a negative effect on my concentration.