The Complete Guide to German Passive — Part 8
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The Complete Guide to German Passive — Part 8

The Academic Passive (Gelehrtenstil / Scientific Passive) “In academic writing, it matters less who does the work — what matters is that it is shown, proven, or discovered.” — Tymur Levitin Choose your language The paradox before we start: formality vs. readability In German academic writing, passive is the default: But: 👉 Paradox: In university […]

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02.09.2025 3 min read

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