inaktiv
Translation
inactive, dormant, idle
Examples
Der Vulkan ist seit Jahren inaktiv.
The volcano has been inactive for years.
Er ist politisch völlig inaktiv.
He is politically completely inactive.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: ((to be)) + inactive The volcano is inactive.
attributive: inactive + ((noun)) an inactive volcano
Similar Words
Synonyms: untätig, passiv, träge; Antonyms: aktiv (active)
Etymology
From the Latin prefix 'in-' (not) + 'activus' (active). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'inactive'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'in-' often means 'not' in both German and English (e.g., incorrect). So, 'inaktiv' simply means 'not active'.