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The Complete Guide to German Passive — Part 9
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The Complete Guide to German Passive — Part 9

The Translation Lab: How to Translate the German Passive (EN / UKR / RU / ES) “Translate meaning, not metal. Keep the passive when it helps. Replace it when it hurts.” — Tymur Levitin Choose your language 0) The paradox before we start: literal vs idiomatic Rule of thumb: preserve the effect (focus, agent suppression, […]

Tymur Levitin | LEVITIN SCHOOL Tymur Levitin
• 03.09.2025 • 7 min read
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german academic passive translation