negativ
Translation
negative
Examples
Das Testergebnis war negativ.
The test result was negative.
Er hat eine negative Einstellung.
He has a negative attitude.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is negative (sth.) is negative The answer is negative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ablehnend (dismissive), schlecht (bad); Antonyms: positiv (positive)
Etymology
From Latin 'negativus' (negative), from 'negare' (to deny).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'negative'. Think of a minus sign (-) or a 'no' answer.