No. 2,777 in German
negative
The German word "negative" means "negative" in English, indicating something unfavorable, harmful, or the opposite of positive.
In a sentence
Die Prüferin konnte keine negativen Aspekte am Aufsatz finden.
The examiner could not find any negative aspects in the essay.
Here, 'negative' is used as an adjective to describe 'aspects', indicating unfavorable or adverse characteristics.
Negative Werte auf dem Thermometer zeigen Temperaturen unter dem Gefrierpunkt an.
Negative values on the thermometer indicate temperatures below the freezing point.
In this sentence, 'negative' is used as an adjective for 'values', referring to numerical values less than zero as a mathematical concept.
Gib keine negative Antwort, sondern denke positiv!
Do not give a negative answer, but think positively!
Here, 'negative' describes the answer, expressing a disagreeing or rejecting response.
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