No. 445 in Dutch
positief
"Positive."
In a sentence
De testresultaten waren positief.
The test results were positive.
In this sentence, 'positief' is used to describe the favorable outcome of the test results.
Hij heeft een positieve instelling.
He has a positive attitude.
Here, 'positief' describes a person’s outlook or approach to situations in a supportive and optimistic manner.
Het is belangrijk om positief te blijven tijdens moeilijke tijden.
It is important to remain positive during tough times.
In this context, 'positief' emphasizes maintaining a hopeful and constructive mental state.
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