Passiv für Objektivität: 'Man sagt, dass...'
impersonelle Passiv, um objektiv und seriös zu klingen, genau wie ein Nachrichtensprecher!
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'It is said that...' to report general beliefs, news, or rumors objectively without naming a specific person.
- Start with the 'dummy' subject 'It' followed by 'is' and a past participle: 'It is believed...'
- Connect your main idea using the word 'that': 'It is thought that...'
- Follow 'that' with a full sentence: 'It is rumored that the shop is closing.'
Overview
How This Grammar Works
it.it bedeutet eigentlich nichts Bestimmtes. Es ist nur ein Platzhalter. Es hilft uns, den Satz ohne eine Person zu beginnen.is und eine spezielle Form des Verbs, das Partizip Perfekt genannt wird. Bei den meisten Verben endet dies einfach auf -ed. Zum Beispiel wird aus say -> said und aus report -> reported.it-Basis, den is-Stein und die said-Spitze. Sobald du diesen Turm hast, kannst du jede Nachricht hinzufügen, die du möchtest.
Formation Pattern
it. Das ist dein „Scheinsubjekt“.
is hinzu. In diesem Muster bleiben wir meistens in der Gegenwart.
say, think, believe oder report. Diese werden zu said, thought, believed und reported.
that hinzu, um deine Idee zu verbinden.
It + is + Past Participle + that + [Satz]
When To Use It
Common Mistakes
is. Viele Leute sagen „It said that...“ anstatt „It is said that...“. Ohne is fühlt sich der Satz unvollständig an. Es ist wie ein Auto ohne Räder! Ein anderer Fehler ist die Verwendung der falschen Verbform. Denk daran, du brauchst das Partizip Perfekt. Sag nicht „It is say that...“ oder „It is think that...“. Du musst said und thought verwenden. Vergiss auch nicht das Wort that. Während man es in lockeren Gesprächen manchmal weglassen kann, ist es besser, es für die Objektivität beizubehalten. Schließlich solltest du dies nicht für deine persönlichen Gefühle verwenden. Wenn du Eis magst, sag nicht: „Es wird geglaubt, dass ich Eis mag.“ Das klingt so, als wärst du ein wissenschaftliches Experiment! Sag einfach: „Ich mag Eis.“ Verwende dieses Muster nur für allgemeine Meinungen oder Fakten.Contrast With Similar Patterns
be + Partizip Perfekt verwendet. Das objektive Passiv ist jedoch anders, weil es it verwendet.it eine ganze Idee. Vergleiche es auch mit „Die Leute sagen...“ oder „Sie sagen...“.Quick FAQ
F: Kann ich andere Zeitformen wie „It was said“ verwenden?
Ja! Benutze was, wenn du über die Vergangenheit sprichst. „Es wurde geglaubt, dass die Erde flach sei.“
F: Ist das nur für formelles Schreiben?
Meistens, aber du kannst es auch verwenden, um lustig oder dramatisch mit Freunden zu klingen!
F: Was sind die häufigsten Verben dafür?
Die „Großen Vier“ sind said, thought, believed und reported.
F: Bezieht sich it auf eine Person?
Nein, es ist nur ein „Scheinsubjekt“, damit die Grammatik funktioniert.
F: Kann ich sagen „It is told that...“?
Nicht wirklich. Wir verwenden normalerweise said oder reported anstelle von told in diesem Muster.
F: Ist es okay für A1-Lerner?
Absolut! Es ist eine großartige „Phrase“, die man auswendig lernen kann, um sofort fortgeschrittener zu klingen.
Common Reporting Verbs in the Impersonal Passive
| Tense | Structure | Example Verb | Full Example |
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Present Simple
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It is + V3
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say
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It is said that...
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Past Simple
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It was + V3
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think
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It was thought that...
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Present Perfect
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It has been + V3
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report
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It has been reported that...
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Future Simple
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It will be + V3
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expect
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It will be expected that...
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Present Continuous
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It is being + V3
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rumor
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It is being rumored that...
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Past Perfect
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It had been + V3
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believe
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It had been believed that...
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Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage Note |
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It is said
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It's said
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Common in speech, rare in formal writing.
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It was said
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N/A
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We rarely contract 'It was' in this structure.
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It has been said
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It's been said
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Very common in spoken English.
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Meanings
A formal structure used to report information, opinions, or beliefs when the specific source is unknown, unimportant, or general.
General Belief
Reporting what is widely accepted as true by society or a large group.
“It is believed that the pyramids were built by thousands of workers.”
“It is thought that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”
News & Formal Reporting
Reporting facts or events where the journalist wants to remain objective.
“It is reported that the two companies are planning a merger.”
“It is alleged that the suspect fled the scene in a red car.”
Rumors & Speculation
Sharing unconfirmed information without taking personal responsibility for its truth.
“It is rumored that they are getting a divorce.”
“It is whispered that the house is haunted.”
Reference Table
| Aktive Berichterstattung | Passiv (Es-Form) | Passiv (Subjekt-Form) | Wann nutzen |
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People say he's smart.
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It is said that he is smart.
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He is said to be smart.
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Allgemeine Meinung, informell/formell
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They believe she moved.
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It is believed that she moved.
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She is believed to have moved.
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Weit verbreiteter Glaube, formell
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We know she's capable.
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It is known that she is capable.
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She is known to be capable.
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Etablierte Tatsache, formell
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They expect him to win.
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It is expected that he will win.
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He is expected to win.
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Antizipiertes Ergebnis, formell
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People consider her a leader.
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It is considered that she is a leader.
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She is considered to be a leader.
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Allgemeines Urteil, formell
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They reported the discovery.
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It was reported that they discovered...
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They were reported to have discovered...
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Nachrichten/offizielle Berichte
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Formalitätsspektrum
It is widely believed that the corporation is facing insolvency. (Business news)
It is thought that the company is going out of business. (Business news)
It's said that the shop is closing down. (Business news)
Word is the place is toast. (Business news)
Passiv für Objektivität: 'Man sagt, dass...'
Struktur 1: Unpersönliches 'Es'
- It is said that... Fokus auf die Aussage
- It is believed that... Allgemeiner Glaube
- It is known that... Allgemeinwissen
Struktur 2: Subjektbezogen
- He is said to be... Fokus auf die Person/Sache
- She is expected to win. Antizipiertes Ergebnis
- They are understood to have... Vergangene Handlung/Zustand
Berichtsverben
- say
- believe
- know
- report
- expect
- consider
Wichtige Verwendungen
- Objektivität Neutral/unvoreingenommen klingen
- Formeller Kontext Nachrichten, Akademisch, Offiziell
- Quelle vermeiden Weiß nicht oder will nicht sagen, wer
- Distanz Gerüchte/unbestätigte Infos berichten
Aktiv vs. Passiv Berichterstattung
Wahl der Passiv-Berichtsstruktur
Möchtest du eine allgemeine Meinung oder Tatsache berichten?
Ist das ursprüngliche Subjekt des berichteten Satzes eine Person/Sache, die du hervorheben möchtest?
Geschieht die berichtete Handlung *vor* dem Berichten (oder ist sie abgeschlossen)?
Passiv Berichterstattung: Verben & Verwendungen
Häufige Berichtsverben
- • say
- • believe
- • know
- • report
- • expect
- • consider
- • understand
- • allege
Wann verwenden
- • Nachrichten-Schlagzeilen
- • Akademisches Schreiben
- • Formelle Diskussionen
- • Schuld vermeiden
- • Gerüchte teilen
- • Allgemeine Wahrheiten
Hauptvorteile
- • Objektivität
- • Formalität
- • Unpersönlichkeit
- • Professioneller Ton
- • Distanzierung
- • Kürze
Häufige Fehler
- • Fehlendes 'be'-Verb
- • Falsche Infinitivform
- • Hinzufügen von 'by people'
- • Übermäßiger Gebrauch im informellen Chat
Beispiele nach Niveau
It is said that he is a good doctor.
Se dice que es un buen médico.
It is thought that today is a holiday.
Se piensa que hoy es festivo.
It is known that water is important.
Se sabe que el agua es importante.
It is believed that they are happy.
Se cree que son felices.
It was said that the movie was boring.
Se decía que la película era aburrida.
It is reported that the train is late.
Se informa que el tren llega tarde.
It is expected that the weather will be nice.
Se espera que el tiempo sea agradable.
It is not thought that he will win.
No se piensa que vaya a ganar.
It is rumored that the CEO is resigning.
Se rumorea que el director general va a dimitir.
It is widely believed that the economy is improving.
Se cree ampliamente que la economía está mejorando.
It is estimated that the project will cost millions.
Se estima que el proyecto costará millones.
It is suggested that we start the meeting early.
Se sugiere que empecemos la reunión temprano.
It has been argued that social media is addictive.
Se ha argumentado que las redes sociales son adictivas.
It is often claimed that money cannot buy happiness.
A menudo se afirma que el dinero no puede comprar la felicidad.
It is alleged that the company avoided paying taxes.
Se alega que la empresa evitó pagar impuestos.
It is understood that the two parties have reached an agreement.
Se entiende que las dos partes han llegado a un acuerdo.
It is postulated that the universe is constantly expanding.
Se postula que el universo está en constante expansión.
It is commonly surmised that the author wrote the book in exile.
Comúnmente se conjetura que el autor escribió el libro en el exilio.
It is feared that the conflict could escalate further.
Se teme que el conflicto pueda escalar más.
It is acknowledged that the previous policy was a failure.
Se reconoce que la política anterior fue un fracaso.
It is widely contended that the socio-economic ramifications were underestimated.
Se sostiene ampliamente que se subestimaron las ramificaciones socioeconómicas.
It is tentatively suggested that the findings may be biased.
Se sugiere tentativamente que los hallazgos pueden estar sesgados.
It is frequently asserted that the traditional family structure is evolving.
Se afirma con frecuencia que la estructura familiar tradicional está evolucionando.
It is rumored, albeit without substantial evidence, that the treaty will be vetoed.
Se rumorea, aunque sin pruebas sustanciales, que el tratado será vetado.
Leicht verwechselbar
Learners mix the 'that' clause with the 'to' infinitive.
Using active voice for general rumors.
Häufige Fehler
Is said that he is nice.
It is said that he is nice.
It says that he is nice.
It is said that he is nice.
It is say that the rain will stop.
It is said that the rain will stop.
It is thought the movie is good.
It is thought that the movie is good.
It is believed him to be rich.
It is believed that he is rich.
It was reported that the fire starts at 10.
It was reported that the fire started at 10.
It is alleged the suspect to have stolen the car.
It is alleged that the suspect stole the car.
Satzmuster
It is ___ that ___.
It is widely ___ that ___.
Real World Usage
It is reported that the storm will reach the coast by midnight.
It is rumored that Sarah is getting a promotion.
It is argued that the industrial revolution changed social structures.
It is alleged that the contract was breached on June 5th.
It is expected to rain later today.
It is thought that the city was abandoned due to drought.
Wähle dein Muster klug
It is said that.... Wenn die *Person oder Sache*, über die berichtet wird, das Subjekt sein soll, wähle
He is said to be.... Beide sind richtig, aber eines passt vielleicht besser!
It is said that the concert is sold out.vs.
The singer is said to be ill.
Vergiss 'Be' nicht!
It *is* said, He *was* believed. Ohne es bist du im Aktiv und die Bedeutung ändert sich komplett. It *is* known that he works hard.
Achte auf die Infinitivform
Subject + Passiv-Verb + to + Infinitivachte auf die ursprüngliche Zeitform. Wenn die berichtete Handlung *vor* dem Berichten geschah, nutze
to have + Past Participle(z.B.
He is said to have won).
She is believed to have left already.
Klinge neutral & objektiv
It is understood that some changes will be made.
Smart Tips
Swap them for 'It is thought that' or 'It is believed that' to instantly boost your academic tone.
Use 'It is rumored that' to distance yourself from the gossip.
Remember that 'It says' is for written words, but 'It is said' is for spoken beliefs.
Use 'It is reported that' to introduce your main facts.
Aussprache
Weak 'It is'
In natural speech, 'It is' is often reduced to 'It's' or the 'is' becomes very short.
Stress on the Verb
The stress usually falls on the reporting verb (said, thought, believed) to emphasize the nature of the information.
Reporting Intonation
It is reported ↗ that the weather will be nice ↘.
A slight rise on the reporting verb followed by a fall at the end of the sentence.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
IT IS SAID: Information Transferred Is Simply Stated As Indirect Data.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a news anchor behind a desk. They aren't saying 'I think,' they are pointing to a screen that says 'IT IS REPORTED.' The anchor is just a messenger for the 'It'.
Rhyme
When you don't know who to blame, use 'It is said' to hide the name.
Story
A secret agent needs to share a rumor without getting caught. Instead of saying 'I heard the boss is a spy,' he leaves a note that says 'It is rumored that the boss is a spy.' The 'It' protects his identity.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Look at a news website for 5 minutes. Try to find one sentence that starts with 'It is reported that' or 'It is believed that.' If you can't find one, rewrite a headline using this structure.
Kulturelle Hinweise
British news (like the BBC) uses this structure very frequently to maintain a 'neutral' and 'unbiased' tone, which is a core value of British journalism.
In Western universities, using 'I think' in an essay is often discouraged. Students are taught to use 'It is argued that' to make their arguments sound more objective.
In US and UK law, 'It is alleged that' is used to talk about crimes before a person is found guilty. This avoids 'defamation' (saying something untrue that hurts a reputation).
The use of 'It' as a dummy subject (expletive) dates back to Old English, but the formal impersonal passive became popular in Middle English as a way to mimic Latin's objective style.
Gesprächseinstiege
It is said that breakfast is the most important meal. Do you agree?
It is rumored that AI will take all our jobs. What do you think?
It was once thought that the Earth was flat. What other old beliefs do you know?
Tagebuch-Impulse
Häufige Fehler
Test Yourself
The new policy ___ expected to increase student engagement.
Find and fix the mistake:
It believed that laughter is the best medicine.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /3
Ubungsaufgaben
8 exercisesIt ___ (believe) that the ancient city was very large.
Find and fix the mistake:
Is said that the coffee here is the best in town.
Choose the best option for an academic essay.
People say that he lives in a castle.
Match the following:
You can use 'It is said that' with any verb, like 'It is eaten that'.
A: Why is everyone leaving the office? B: ___ that there is a fire drill.
rumored / that / is / it / is / she / leaving
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe ancient ruins ___ thought to be thousands of years old.
Choose the correct sentence:
The project leader is expected complete the report by Friday.
Translate into English: 'Se sabe que la película ganó varios premios.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the sentence halves:
The new AI tool ___ (expect) to revolutionize data analysis.
Choose the correct sentence:
The new policy is considered being unfair by some employees.
Translate into English: 'Se creía que el tesoro estaba escondido en la cueva.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the sentences:
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
Yes! Use 'It was said that' to report something people believed in the past. For example: `It was thought that the Earth was the center of the universe.`
In casual speech, yes. `It's said he's rich.` But in formal writing, you should always include it: `It is said that he is rich.`
Only 'reporting verbs' work. Common ones are: `say, think, believe, know, report, expect, claim, suggest, rumor, allege`.
Yes, the meaning is the same, but 'It is said that' is much more formal and objective.
In English, every sentence needs a subject. Since we don't want to say WHO said it, we use 'It' as a placeholder or 'dummy' subject.
Yes. `It is not believed that the situation will improve.` This is a very formal way to express doubt.
Yes, it is common in both American and British English, especially in news and formal documents.
The meaning is identical, but the grammar is different. 'It is said that' is followed by a full sentence, while 'He is said to' is followed by a verb.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Se dice que...
English uses a passive verb; Spanish uses a reflexive pronoun.
On dit que...
French uses an active verb with an indefinite subject.
Man sagt, dass...
German prefers the indefinite pronoun 'man'.
...to iwarete iru
Japanese word order is reversed, but the passive logic is similar.
Yuqālu 'anna...
Arabic does not need a dummy subject like 'It'.
Jùshuō...
Chinese uses a fixed phrase rather than a conjugated passive verb.
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