Passive (Passiv) im Englischen – alle Zeitformen
Das Passiv bildet man mit einer Form von be + past participle (3. Form). Wer handelt, wird mit by angehängt – wenn es wichtig ist.
| Zeitform | Passiv |
|---|---|
| Simple Present | The room is cleaned every day. |
| Simple Past | The bridge was built in 1890. |
| Present Perfect | The tickets have been sold. |
| Present Progressive | The road is being repaired. |
| will-Future | The results will be published tomorrow. |
| mit Modalverb | This must be done today. |
Aktiv → Passiv
- Shakespeare wrote Hamlet. → Hamlet was written by Shakespeare.
- Someone has stolen my bike. → My bike has been stolen. (Täter unbekannt – kein by)