No. 664 in German
positiv
"Positiv" in German means "positive" in English, indicating something good, affirmative, or advantageous.
In a sentence
Ich bin positiv gestimmt, dass wir das schaffen können.
I am positively inclined that we can accomplish this.
Indicates a feeling of optimism or a positive mental state.
Das Testergebnis war positiv, was bedeutet, dass die Krankheit diagnostiziert wurde.
The test result was positive, indicating that the illness was diagnosed.
Refers to a result confirming the presence of something, often used in scientific or medical contexts.
Eine positive Einstellung hilft oft, schwierige Situationen besser zu meistern.
A positive attitude often helps to better handle difficult situations.
Describes an attitude or outlook that is favorable or optimistic.
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