The Complete Guide to German Passive — Part 5
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The Complete Guide to German Passive — Part 5

The Recipient Passive (bekommen-Passive) “Not all passives are about the action. Sometimes they’re about who ends up with the result.” — Tymur Levitin Choose your language The paradox before we start: is this even a passive? Linguists still argue whether the bekommen-Passive is “true” passive or a separate construction. 👉 For exam practice, it is […]

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27.08.2025 3 min read

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