Passiv mit Modalverben (kann getan werden)
Modal + be + V3, um natürlich und flexibel zu klingen, wenn du Möglichkeiten, Pflichten und Ratschläge ausdrückst.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use modal passives to focus on what needs to happen rather than who is doing it.
- Combine a modal (can, must, should) with 'be' and a past participle: 'It can be fixed.'
- For negatives, place 'not' immediately after the modal: 'It cannot be fixed.'
- In questions, move the modal to the front: 'Can it be fixed?'
Overview
Your order can be tracked schreiben und nicht We are tracking your order? Willkommen in der Welt des Passivs mit Modalverben. Es klingt schick, es klingt offiziell, aber eigentlich ist es nur ein Weg, das Rampenlicht zu verschieben.can, must oder should fügen wir Ebenen wie Möglichkeit oder Notwendigkeit hinzu.How This Grammar Works
Du (Held) musst den Vertrag (Ziel) unterschreiben. Aber was, wenn der Vertrag der Star ist? Dann kommt das Passiv ins Spiel.be als Brücke hinzu. Am Ende kommt das Past Participle (V3). Es ist Teamarbeit.Ich kann das reparieren und Das kann repariert werden. Das eine dreht sich um dein Können, das andere um die Lösung.
Formation Pattern
can, must, should etc.).
be hinzu (es bleibt immer gleich!).
done, seen, written).
The file (Subjekt) + should (Modal) + be (Brücke) + uploaded (V3).
not nach das Modal: The file should not be uploaded. Bei Fragen kommt das Modal nach vorne: Should the file be uploaded? Es ist wie LEGO; steck die Teile einfach in der richtigen Reihenfolge zusammen.
When To Use It
- Offizielle Regeln:
Masks must be worn inside.(Egal wer es sagt, trag einfach die Maske!). - Anleitungen:
The battery should be charged for 2 hours. - Apps/Social Media:
Your password can be reset here. - Höfliche Ratschläge:
This mistake could be avoided.(Klingt netter als direkte Schuldzuweisung). - Formelles Schreiben:
The results will be published next week.
Common Mistakes
bevergessen: Viele sagenThe door must closed.Nein! Du brauchst die Brücke:The door must be closed.- Falsche Verbform: Nutze nicht die Grundform. Es ist immer das Partizip:
It can be fixed(nichtfix). - Verwirrung mit
to: Modale wiecanodermustbrauchen keinto. NichtIt must to be done. - Subjekt-Fehler:
You can be sent the emailwürde bedeuten, dass du selbst per Post verschickt wirst. Richtig ist:The email can be sent to you.
be und dein V3.Contrast With Similar Patterns
- Normales Passiv:
The cake is eaten.(Gegenwart, Fakt). - Modal-Passiv:
The cake can be eaten.(Möglichkeit/Erlaubnis). - Aktiv-Modal:
You can eat the cake.(Fokus auf dich und deinen Hunger).
will ist ein Versprechen, must ein strenger Befehl.Quick FAQ
Kann ich by nutzen, um zu sagen, wer es tat?
Ja! The song was written by Taylor Swift. Aber oft lassen wir es weg.
Nur für formelle Texte?
Nein, auch im Alltag: This needs to be cleaned (meist mit Augenrollen).
Bedeutet can be immer Erlaubnis?
Nein, auch Möglichkeit: It can be cold in London.
Welches Modal ist am häufigsten?
Should und must für Regeln; can für Technik; could für nette Tipps.
Gut für Vorstellungsgespräche?
Absolut! My skills can be applied to this role klingt sehr professionell.
Funktionieren alle Verben?
Nein, Verben wie happen oder arrive haben kein Objekt und können nicht passiv sein.
2. Negative Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage |
|---|---|---|
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cannot be
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can't be
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Common
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should not be
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shouldn't be
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Common
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must not be
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mustn't be
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Common (Prohibition)
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could not be
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couldn't be
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Common
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might not be
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mightn't be
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Rare
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Modal Passive Structure
| Subject (Object) | Modal Verb | Auxiliary | Past Participle (V3) | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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The work
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can
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be
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done
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The work can be done.
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The work
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must
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be
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done
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The work must be done.
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The work
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should
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be
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done
|
The work should be done.
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The work
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might
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be
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done
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The work might be done.
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The work
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could
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be
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done
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The work could be done.
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The work
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may
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be
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done
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The work may be done.
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Meanings
A grammatical construction used to express necessity, possibility, or permission regarding an object when the agent (the person doing the action) is unknown, unimportant, or obvious.
Possibility and Ability
Expressing that something is possible or that an object has the potential to be acted upon.
“The stars can be seen clearly tonight.”
“This problem could be solved with more time.”
Obligation and Necessity
Expressing that an action is required or mandatory for an object.
“Seatbelts must be worn at all times.”
“The bill has to be paid by Friday.”
Advice and Suggestions
Giving recommendations about what should happen to an object.
“The fruit should be washed before eating.”
“The room ought to be painted blue.”
Reference Table
| Modalverb | Aktiv-Beispiel | Passiv-Beispiel | Bedeutung |
|---|---|---|---|
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can
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You can fix this.
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This `can be fixed`.
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Möglichkeit/Fähigkeit
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could
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They could repair it.
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It `could be repaired`.
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Vergangene Möglichkeit/Vorschlag
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should
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You should finish the report.
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The report `should be finished`.
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Ratschlag/Empfehlung
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must
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We must submit the form.
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The form `must be submitted`.
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Verpflichtung/Notwendigkeit
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may
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Someone may deliver the package.
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The package `may be delivered`.
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Formelle Möglichkeit
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might
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They might close the store.
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The store `might be closed`.
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Unsichere Möglichkeit
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will
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The team will announce the news.
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The news `will be announced`.
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Zukünftige Aktion (sicher)
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ought to
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You ought to review the rules.
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The rules `ought to be reviewed`.
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Starker Ratschlag/Empfehlung
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Formalitätsspektrum
The assignment must be completed by the end of the business day. (Workplace)
The work should be finished today. (Workplace)
This needs to be done ASAP. (Workplace)
Get this finished, yeah? (Workplace)
Passiv mit Modalverben
Häufige Modalverben
- can Möglichkeit/Fähigkeit
- should Ratschlag/Empfehlung
- must Verpflichtung/Notwendigkeit
- might/may unsichere Möglichkeit
Wichtige Anwendungen
- Unknown agent Wer hat es getan? Egal!
- Object focus Was ist passiert? (mit etwas)
- Formal tone Offizielle Ankündigungen, Regeln
- Polite suggestions Höfliche Vorschläge
Bildungsschritte
- Subject (Empfänger)
- Modal (can, should, etc.)
- be (immer 'be')
- V3 (Partizip Perfekt)
Aktiv vs. Passiv mit Modalverben
Wann Modal + Passiv verwenden?
Ist der 'Handelnde' der Aktion bekannt oder wichtig?
Möchtest du die Handlung oder ihr Ergebnis betonen?
Gibst du allgemeine Ratschläge oder Anweisungen?
Ist Höflichkeit oder Formalität gewünscht?
Modales Passiv: Verschiedene Bedeutungen ausdrücken
Möglichkeit/Fähigkeit
- • `can be found`
- • `could be done`
- • `may be seen`
Verpflichtung/Notwendigkeit
- • `must be submitted`
- • `should be completed`
- • `has to be approved`
Ratschlag/Empfehlung
- • `should be reviewed`
- • `ought to be improved`
- • `could be considered`
Verbot/Unmöglichkeit
- • `cannot be entered`
- • `must not be touched`
- • `should not be ignored`
Beispiele nach Niveau
It can be done.
It can be done.
The door must be closed.
The door must be closed.
Can it be fixed?
Can it be fixed?
The food should be hot.
The food should be hot.
The homework must be finished today.
The homework must be finished today.
The windows should be opened.
The windows should be opened.
This book can be borrowed from the library.
This book can be borrowed from the library.
The car cannot be parked here.
The car cannot be parked here.
The package might be delivered tomorrow.
The package might be delivered tomorrow.
All applications must be submitted online.
All applications must be submitted online.
The meeting could be cancelled due to the storm.
The meeting could be cancelled due to the storm.
Should the medicine be taken with food?
Should the medicine be taken with food?
The results will be published once the data has been verified.
The results will be published once the data has been verified.
Safety regulations must be strictly adhered to.
Safety regulations must be strictly adhered to.
The project ought to be completed by the end of the quarter.
The project ought to be completed by the end of the quarter.
Can any improvements be made to the current system?
Can any improvements be made to the current system?
The implications of this policy must be carefully considered.
The implications of this policy must be carefully considered.
It could be argued that the economy is recovering.
It could be argued that the economy is recovering.
The manuscript may be viewed only with special permission.
The manuscript may be viewed only with special permission.
Such behavior will not be tolerated in this establishment.
Such behavior will not be tolerated in this establishment.
The gravity of the situation can hardly be overstated.
The gravity of the situation can hardly be overstated.
Provision must be made for future contingencies.
Provision must be made for future contingencies.
The nuances of the text might be lost in translation.
The nuances of the text might be lost in translation.
It is imperative that the confidentiality of the source be maintained.
It is imperative that the confidentiality of the source be maintained.
Leicht verwechselbar
Learners often use the active form when they mean the passive, or vice versa.
Learners forget to add the modal when they want to express necessity.
Learners try to use 'get' with modals in formal writing.
Häufige Fehler
It can done.
It can be done.
It must be do.
It must be done.
Can be fixed it?
Can it be fixed?
It can is done.
It can be done.
The car should be wash.
The car should be washed.
It must not be open.
It must not be opened.
Should be the door locked?
Should the door be locked?
The bill has to be pay.
The bill has to be paid.
It might be being done.
It might be done.
The work can be finish by me.
The work can be finished by me.
It must be being considered.
It must be considered.
The law should be obey.
The law should be obeyed.
Satzmuster
The ___ must be ___ by ___.
It can be ___ easily.
Should the ___ be ___?
This might be ___ as a ___.
Real World Usage
All liquids must be placed in a clear plastic bag.
The shelf should be attached to the wall.
The invoice can be found in the attachment.
Your account might be suspended if you violate the rules.
The dough should be left to rise for an hour.
A new trade deal could be signed by Friday.
Fokus auf den Empfänger der Handlung
Täter weg. Wenn der Handelnde unbekannt oder unwichtig ist, ist Passiv mit Modalverben dein Freund. So klingst du weniger anklagend und objektiver. It helps you sound less accusatory and more objective.
Vergiss das 'be' nicht!
The food must eatenist falsch; es muss
The food must be eaten heißen. Überprüfe immer, ob das kleine 'be' da ist!Höflichkeit & Formalität Power-Up
You must complete this, versuche
This must be completed. Perfekt für professionelle E-Mails, Anweisungen oder wenn du direkte Befehle vermeiden willst.Nachrichten & akademisches Englisch lieben es
offiziellen Statements!Überprüfe deine V3-Formen
eat-ate-eaten oder do-did-done) sind besonders knifflig, also kann ein schneller mentaler Check Fehler vermeiden.Smart Tips
Use 'could be' or 'might be' instead of 'you should'. It sounds less like you are giving orders.
Check if the subject is 'doing' the action. If not, insert 'be' and change the verb to V3.
Remember that 'must not be' means it is forbidden, not that it isn't necessary.
Think of the modal and 'be' as a sandwich, with the subject as the filling.
Aussprache
Weak 'be'
In the phrase 'can be done', the word 'be' is usually unstressed and very short.
Modal Stress
Modals like 'must' or 'should' are often stressed to emphasize the necessity or advice.
Rising intonation for questions
Can it be fixed? ↗
Asking for confirmation or possibility.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Remember 'MBP': Modal, Be, Participle. It's the 'Most Beautiful Pattern'!
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a giant robot (the Modal) holding a small bee (be) that is painting a finished checkmark (the Past Participle) on a box.
Rhyme
If a modal is what you see, just add a 'be' and a V3!
Story
A king (Modal) orders a servant (be) to complete a task (V3). The king doesn't care who the servant is, only that the task is 'done'.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Look around your room and find 3 things that 'must be done' (e.g., 'The bed must be made'). Write them down.
Kulturelle Hinweise
British speakers often use 'ought to be' more frequently than Americans in formal advice.
Passive modals are used to avoid direct blame. Instead of 'You must fix this', a manager says 'This must be fixed' to sound less aggressive.
Public signs in English-speaking countries rely heavily on 'must be' and 'shall be' for authority.
Modal verbs in English come from Old English 'preterite-present' verbs, which originally had different meanings (e.g., 'can' meant 'to know'). The passive construction 'be + past participle' developed later as a way to express the patient of an action.
Gesprächseinstiege
What is one thing in your city that should be improved?
Can your favorite dish be made at home?
What rules must be followed in your office or school?
Do you think a human colony could be built on Mars?
Tagebuch-Impulse
Häufige Fehler
Test Yourself
The report ______ by noon.
Find and fix the mistake:
The instructions should follow carefully.
Wähle den korrekten Satz:
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /4
Ubungsaufgaben
8 exercisesThe car ___ ___ ___ (must / repair) today.
Find and fix the mistake:
The documents can be send by email.
The windows ___ every month.
The contract ___ ___ ___.
'The problem could be solved.'
A: Can I take this book? B: No, it ___ ___ ___ to the library.
be / the / should / lights / off / turned
1. Must be done, 2. Might be done, 3. Should be done
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe email ______ before sending.
New ideas must considering for the next phase.
Wähle den korrekten Satz:
Übersetze ins Englische: 'El software puede ser actualizado esta noche.'
Bringe diese Wörter in einen Satz:
Ordne die Phrasen zu:
The message ______ immediately.
The documents can signed here.
Wähle den korrekten Satz:
Übersetze ins Englische: 'No se debe tocar el objeto de arte.'
Bringe diese Wörter in einen Satz:
Ordne die aktive Stimme der passiven Stimme zu:
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
Yes, but only in informal speech. For example, `It might get broken` is okay with friends, but in an essay, use `It might be broken`.
They follow the same rule: `The bill has to be paid` or `The law ought to be obeyed`. Just add `be + V3` after the 'to'.
Not always, but it is *more* formal than the active voice. We use it in daily life for rules and instructions.
Move the modal to the front: `Can it be done?` or `Should the room be painted?`. The `be` stays after the subject.
Yes! `The work can be done by a professional.` However, we usually use the passive when the person isn't important.
It is `must not be` (prohibition) or `doesn't have to be` (lack of necessity). Be careful with the meaning shift!
Yes! `The package will be delivered tomorrow.` It follows the exact same pattern as other modals.
Because modal verbs are always followed by the base form of a verb. The base form of 'is/am/are' is `be`.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Se puede / Debe ser
English always uses 'be', while Spanish often uses the reflexive 'se'.
Peut être / Doit être
French past participles must agree in gender and number with the subject, unlike English.
Kann ... werden
German uses 'werden' instead of 'be' and has different word order.
〜れる / 〜られる
Japanese is morphological (verb endings) while English is periphrastic (auxiliary verbs).
Passive Voice (Internal Vowels)
Arabic uses vowel changes; English uses auxiliary verbs.
被 (bèi) + Modal
Chinese has no verb conjugation or 'be' auxiliary in this context.
Learning Path
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