how to pronounce negativ

/ˈneːɡaˌtiːf/

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negativ is pronounced in three syllables

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nɡatf

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An example use of negativ in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… sie sollen nicht negativ definiert sein …”

meanings of negativ

adjective:

  1. Negative (less than zero).
  2. Negative (undesirable).
  3. Negative, negatory.
  4. Negative (producing no evidence).
  5. Negative, pessimistic, not fun-loving.

noun:

  1. Negative.

negativ frequency in german - B2 level of CEFR

the word negativ occurs in german on average 20.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

words with pronunciation similar to negativ

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