negative
Translation
negative
Examples
Er hat eine negative Einstellung.
He has a negative attitude.
Das Testergebnis war leider negativ.
Unfortunately, the test result was negative.
Eine negative Zahl ist kleiner als null.
A negative number is less than zero.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. is)) negative (something is) negative The test result was negative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adverse, dismissive; Antonyms: positive, affirmative
Etymology
From Latin 'negativus', from 'negare' meaning 'to deny'. It's related to the concept of negation.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'negative'. The meaning is almost identical. Picture a minus sign (-) to remember its meaning.