Negativ
Example: Die negative Einstellung beeinflusst oft die Stimmung im Team.
Definition
"Negativ" is an adjective describing something that expresses denial, opposition, or an undesirable state. It often indicates a harmful or unfavorable condition, such as a negative attitude affecting team morale.
Etymology
The word "negativ" comes from the Latin 'negativus', meaning 'expressing denial'. It entered German through French and Latin influences, retaining its sense of opposition or refusal. Did you know? The root 'neg-' is also found in words like 'negate' and 'negative'.
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"Negativ" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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