Passive

"Passive" in Dutch

lijdelijk

(grammar: being in the passive voice)

lijdend

(grammar: being in the passive voice)

passief

(not active, but acted upon)

passief

(taking no action)

passief

(grammar: being in the passive voice)

passief

(psychology: being inactive and receptive in a relationship)

passief

(finance: not bearing interest)

passief

(form of verb)

Active vs Passive Voice: When Each Works

Write clearer sentences by choosing active voice by default and passive voice intentionally.

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