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passive in Persian

منفعل monfa'el

UK/ˈpæs.ɪv/

passive in Persian: منفعل (monfa'el), پاسیو (pâsiv), مجهول (majhul). In English, passive means being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.

Persian words for passive

not active, but acted upon
منفعل monfa'el, پاسیو pâsiv
taking no action
پاسیو pâsiv
grammar: being in the passive voice
مجهول majhul

English meaning of passive

  1. adjective Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
  2. adjective Taking no action.
  3. adjective Being in the passive voice.
  4. adjective Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.

Full definition of passive

passive in a sentence

  • He remained passive during the protest.
  • passive flight, such as gliding and soaring

Synonyms of passive

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Questions about passive in Persian

What is the meaning of passive in Persian?
Passive in Persian is منفعل (monfa'el), پاسیو (pâsiv), مجهول (majhul).
معنی passive چیست؟
Passive: منفعل (monfa'el), پاسیو (pâsiv), مجهول (majhul).
What does passive mean in English?
Passive means being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.

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