B1 Passive & Reported Speech 12 min read Mittel

Passiv: Berichtsverben (Es wird gesagt, dass...)

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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use reporting verbs in the passive to share information without naming a specific source, creating a formal, objective tone.

  • Use 'It + passive verb + that' for general claims: 'It is said that he is rich.'
  • Use 'Subject + passive verb + to-infinitive' for specific focus: 'He is said to be rich.'
  • Common verbs include: say, think, believe, consider, report, and claim.
It + 🐝 (be) + 🗣️ (Verb-ed) + that + 📝 (Clause)

Overview

Hast du jemals ein saftiges Geheimnis gehört und wolltest es teilen, ohne wie eine Klatschtante zu klingen? Oder vielleicht hast du auf Instagram einen Post über eine neue App gesehen, wusstest aber nicht, wer den Trend gestartet hat? Im Englischen haben wir eine super praktische Methode, um über Gerüchte, Nachrichten und allgemeine Überzeugungen zu sprechen, ohne Namen zu nennen.
Hier kommt das Passiv mit Berichtsverben (Reporting Verbs) ins Spiel. Es klingt wie ein großer, gruseliger Grammatikbegriff, ist aber eigentlich ganz einfach. Stell es dir als die „Nachrichtensprecher-Stimme“ vor.
Anstatt zu sagen „People say that Apple is making a car“, kannst du sagen It is said that Apple is making a car. Das lässt dich objektiv, professionell und vielleicht ein bisschen geheimnisvoll klingen. Egal, ob du einem Freund über ein virales Video schreibst oder einen Bericht für ein Zoom-Meeting verfasst, dieses Muster ist dein bester Freund.
Es hilft dir, dich auf die *Information* zu konzentrieren, anstatt auf die *Person*, die spricht. Stell dir einfach vor, du bist ein Geheimagent, der über eine Mission berichtet. „It is believed that the target is at the cafe.“ Klingt viel cooler als „My friend thinks he is there“, oder?

How This Grammar Works

Diese Grammatik funktioniert, indem sie den Fokus deines Satzes verschiebt. In einem normalen Satz beginnen wir normalerweise mit der Person, die spricht. „Everyone says that the new movie is great.“ Hier ist „Everyone“ der Star.
Aber in der Passiv-Berichtsvariante wird die *Nachricht* zum Star. It is said that the new movie is great. Wir verwenden spezielle Verben, sogenannte „Berichtsverben“, um diese Aufgabe zu erfüllen.
Das sind Wörter wie say, think, believe, know, report und expect. Diese Verben fungieren wie eine Brücke zwischen dem Gerücht und der Realität. Es ist so, als würde man einen Filter auf ein Foto legen; es verändert die Art und Weise, wie Menschen die Informationen sehen.
Es schafft eine kleine Distanz zwischen dir und der Aussage. Wenn die Aussage falsch ist, hey, du hast nur gesagt „Es wird gesagt“, nicht dass *du* es gesagt hast! Es ist das perfekte Grammatik-Tool für Momente, in denen du dir nicht zu 100 % sicher bist, ob etwas wahr ist, aber trotzdem darüber sprechen möchtest.
Es ist die linguistische Version von „Zitiere mich nicht dazu, aber...“.

Formation Pattern

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Es gibt zwei Hauptwege, um diese Sätze zu bilden, und beide folgen einer sehr klaren Logik.
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Das „It“-Muster (Der einfache Weg):
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Dies ist die gebräuchlichste und einfachste Version. Du brauchst nur ein paar Bausteine:
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Beginne mit dem Wort It.
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Füge das Verb to be hinzu (normalerweise is oder was).
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Füge das Berichtsverb in seiner Partizip-Perfekt-Form hinzu (wie said, thought oder known).
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Füge das Wort that hinzu.
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Beende den Satz mit der Nachricht, die du teilen möchtest.
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Muster: It + is/was + Partizip Perfekt + that + Satz.
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Beispiel: It is thought that the exam will be hard. (Man glaubt, dass die Prüfung schwer sein wird.)
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Das „Subjekt“-Muster (Der schicke Weg):
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Dieses konzentriert sich auf die Person oder Sache, um die es in dem Gerücht geht. Es ist etwas fortgeschrittener, klingt aber sehr natürlich.
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Beginne mit der Person oder Sache (dem Subjekt).
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Füge das Verb to be hinzu (is, are, was, were).
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Füge das Berichtsverb in seiner Partizip-Perfekt-Form hinzu.
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Füge to + die Grundform des Verbs hinzu.
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Muster: Subjekt + is/was + Partizip Perfekt + to + Verb.
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Beispiel: The teacher is said to be very kind. (Man sagt, dass der Lehrer sehr nett ist.)
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Konjugationstabelle:
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Verb | It-Muster | Subjekt-Muster
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say | It is said that... | He is said to...
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think | It is thought that... | She is thought to...
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believe | It is believed that... | It is believed to...

When To Use It

Du solltest diese Grammatik immer dann verwenden, wenn du formeller klingen möchtest oder wenn du Informationen aus einer unbekannten Quelle teilst. Hier sind einige reale Szenarien:
  • Klatsch teilen: „It is said that they broke up over a WhatsApp message!“ (Klassisches Drama.)
  • Nachrichtenberichte: „It is reported that the flight is delayed due to weather.“ (Nützlich für Reise-Vlogs.)
  • Allgemeine Fakten: „It is known that the Earth is round.“ (Obwohl einige TikToker da vielleicht anderer Meinung sind!)
  • Berufliche Meinungen: „It is expected that the project will finish on Friday.“ (Ideal für Vorstellungsgespräche oder Zoom-Calls.)
  • Social-Media-Trends: „This new cafe is thought to have the best lattes in town.“ (Perfekt für deine Instagram-Caption.)
Die Verwendung dieser Muster lässt dein Englisch ausgewogener klingen. Anstatt immer „People say“ zu sagen, variierst du. Es zeigt, dass du ein hohes Maß an Kontrolle über die Sprache hast.
Außerdem ist es großartig, um Schuldzuweisungen zu vermeiden. „It was thought that the meeting was at 10 AM“ klingt viel besser als „I thought the meeting was at 10 AM“, wenn du zu spät kommst!

Common Mistakes

Sogar Experten stolpern manchmal darüber! Achte auf diese häufigen Fallen:
  • Das that vergessen: Im „It“-Muster brauchst du fast immer ein that.
  • ✗ *Falsch:* It is said the movie is bad.
  • ✓ *Richtig:* It is said that the movie is bad.
  • to und that verwechseln: Dies ist der häufigste Fehler. Denk dran: „It“ gehört zu „that“, und das „Subjekt“ gehört zu „to“.
  • ✗ *Falsch:* He is said that he is rich.
  • ✓ *Richtig:* He is said to be rich.
  • Die falsche Verbform verwenden: Stelle sicher, dass das Berichtsverb im Partizip Perfekt steht (said, nicht say).
  • ✗ *Falsch:* It is say that she is coming.
  • ✓ *Richtig:* It is said that she is coming.
  • Plural-Verwirrung: Achte beim Subjekt-Muster darauf, dass is/are zum Subjekt passt.
  • ✗ *Falsch:* They is said to be late.
  • ✓ *Richtig:* They are said to be late.
Mach dir keine Sorgen, wenn du diese Fehler am Anfang machst. Sogar Muttersprachler sagen manchmal It's supposed that, wenn sie It is thought that sagen sollten. Übe einfach weiter!

Contrast With Similar Patterns

Wie unterscheidet sich das davon, einfach „People say“ zu sagen?
Aktiv (Der direkte Weg):
  • „People say that pizza is healthy.“
  • Das ist freundlich und locker. Du sprichst darüber, was *Menschen* tun. Es ist toll für einen Plausch im Café.
Passives Berichten (Der objektive Weg):
  • „It is said that pizza is healthy.“
  • Das ist formeller. Es klingt wie eine wissenschaftliche Studie oder ein Nachrichtenbericht. Es konzentriert sich auf die *Pizza*, nicht auf die Menschen.
Stell es dir so vor: Das Aktiv ist wie eine Gruppe von Freunden, die plaudern. Das passive Berichten ist wie eine offizielle Durchsage über einen Lautsprecher.
Ein weiteres ähnliches Muster ist das reguläre Passiv (The cake was eaten). Der Unterschied besteht darin, dass Berichts-Passive Verben des *Denkens* oder *Sprechens* verwenden (say, think, know). Reguläre Passive verwenden Verben der *Handlung* (eat, build, break).
Also ist The house was built ein reguläres Passiv, aber The house is said to be haunted ist ein Berichts-Passiv. Bei dem einen geht es um eine Handlung, bei dem anderen um ein Gerücht!

Quick FAQ

F: Ist das nur für formelles Schreiben gedacht?

Ganz und gar nicht! Wir verwenden es auch im lockeren Klatsch. „It is said that he has a secret twin!“

F: Kann ich jedes Verb verwenden?

Nein, nur „Berichtsverben“ wie say, think, believe, know, report und expect funktionieren hier gut.

F: Warum wird It als Subjekt verwendet?

It ist ein „Scheinsubjekt“. Es bedeutet nichts; es hält nur den Platz frei, damit der Satz sich auf die Nachricht konzentrieren kann.

F: Gibt es eine Vergangenheitsform?

Ja! Du kannst sagen It was said that oder He was thought to be. Ändere einfach is in was.

F: Funktioniert das auch bei Fragen?

Ja! „Is it said that he is leaving?“ oder „Is she thought to be the winner?“

F: Welches ist das am häufigsten verwendete Verb?

Said ist definitiv der König der Berichtsverben. Du wirst It is said that überall hören!

F: Kann ich It is said to be sagen?

Nein, das vermischt die beiden Muster. Verwende It is said that... oder Something is said to be....

Common Reporting Verbs in Passive

Verb It + Passive + That Subject + Passive + To-Infinitive
Say
It is said that...
He is said to be...
Think
It is thought that...
She is thought to have...
Believe
It is believed that...
They are believed to live...
Consider
It is considered that...
It is considered to be...
Report
It is reported that...
The news is reported to be...
Claim
It is claimed that...
He is claimed to have...
Know
It is known that...
She is known to work...
Expect
It is expected that...
Prices are expected to rise...

Contractions in Reporting Passives

Full Form Contracted Form Usage
It is said
It's said
Common in speech
It is thought
It's thought
Common in speech
He is said
He's said
Common in speech
They are believed
They're believed
Common in speech

Meanings

A grammatical construction used to report what people in general say, think, or believe, often used in news and academic writing to maintain objectivity.

1

General Hearsay

Reporting rumors or widely held beliefs without a specific source.

“It is said that the house is haunted.”

“He is thought to be the best player in the league.”

2

Formal/Academic Reporting

Presenting facts or theories in a way that sounds objective and authoritative.

“It is considered that the experiment was a success.”

“The virus is known to spread through air droplets.”

3

Historical/Past Beliefs

Describing what people used to believe in the past.

“It was once thought that the Earth was flat.”

“The ruins were believed to be of Roman origin.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Passiv: Berichtsverben (Es wird gesagt, dass...)
Aktive Berichterstattung Unpersönliches Passiv (It is...) Persönliches Passiv (Subject is...)
People say he's smart.
It is said that he's smart.
He is said to be smart.
They believe she is kind.
It is believed that she is kind.
She is believed to be kind.
Experts expect prices will rise.
It is expected that prices will rise.
Prices are expected to rise.
People know he stole the car.
It is known that he stole the car.
He is known to have stolen the car.
The media reported they fled.
It was reported that they fled.
They were reported to have fled.
Many think she's innocent.
It is thought that she's innocent.
She is thought to be innocent.
We understand he's busy.
It is understood that he's busy.
He is understood to be busy.

Formalitätsspektrum

Formell
He is widely held to be an exceptional leader.

He is widely held to be an exceptional leader. (Describing a politician or boss)

Neutral
It is said that he is a great leader.

It is said that he is a great leader. (Describing a politician or boss)

Informell
They say he's a great leader.

They say he's a great leader. (Describing a politician or boss)

Umgangssprache
Word is, he's the GOAT.

Word is, he's the GOAT. (Describing a politician or boss)

Passive Reporting Verbs: Der Informationsfluss

Passive Reporting Verbs

Muster 1: Unpersönlich

  • It is said that... Allgemeine Aussagen
  • It is believed that... Häufige Meinungen
  • It is known that... Etablierte Fakten

Muster 2: Persönlich

  • Subject is said to be... Gegenwärtiger Zustand/Zukunft
  • Subject is believed to have... Vergangene Handlung
  • Subject is expected to... Zukünftige Handlung

Warum nutzen?

  • Objectivity Formelle Texte, Nachrichten
  • Diplomacy Schuld vermeiden
  • Focus on Info Quelle unwichtig

Unpersönliches vs. Persönliches Passiv Reporting

Unpersönlich: It is said that...
It is reported that the company is hiring. Allgemeiner Bericht
It is believed that aliens exist. Weit verbreitete Annahme
It is known that water boils at 100°C. Universelle Tatsache
Persönlich: Subject is said to...
The company is reported to be hiring. Fokus auf 'company'
Aliens are believed to exist. Fokus auf 'aliens'
Water is known to boil at 100°C. Fokus auf 'water'

Wahl der Passiv Reporting Struktur

1

Möchtest du dich allgemein auf die Information konzentrieren oder auf ein spezifisches Subjekt?

YES
Information allgemein -> Nutze 'It is + PP + that-clause'
NO
Spezifisches Subjekt -> Nutze 'Subject + is/are + PP + to-infinitive'
2

Liegt die berichtete Handlung zeitlich vor der Berichterstattung?

YES
Nutze 'to have + past participle'
NO
Ist es eine andauernde Handlung? -> Nutze 'to be + -ing' (ansonsten, 'to + Grundform')

Häufige Reporting Verbs im Passiv

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Allgemeine Meinung

  • • say
  • • believe
  • • think
  • • understand
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Offizieller Bericht

  • • report
  • • announce
  • • state
  • • allege
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Erwartung/Wissen

  • • expect
  • • know
  • • consider
  • • assume
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Beispiele nach Niveau

1

It is said that he is rich.

Se dice que él es rico.

2

It is known that she is a teacher.

Se sabe que ella es profesora.

3

It is thought that it will rain.

Se piensa que lloverá.

4

It is reported that the shop is closed.

Se informa que la tienda está cerrada.

1

It is believed that they live in London.

Se cree que viven en Londres.

2

It is said that the food here is good.

Se dice que la comida aquí es buena.

3

It is known that water boils at 100 degrees.

Se sabe que el agua hierve a 100 grados.

4

It is thought that the movie starts at 8.

Se piensa que la película empieza a las 8.

1

He is said to be a very talented musician.

Se dice que es un músico muy talentoso.

2

It is reported that the strike will end soon.

Se informa que la huelga terminará pronto.

3

The company is thought to be losing money.

Se piensa que la empresa está perdiendo dinero.

4

It was once believed that the sun went around the Earth.

Una vez se creyó que el sol giraba alrededor de la Tierra.

1

The suspect is alleged to have fled the country.

Se alega que el sospechoso ha huido del país.

2

It is widely considered that his latest book is his best.

Se considera ampliamente que su último libro es el mejor.

3

The painting is believed to be a genuine Picasso.

Se cree que la pintura es un Picasso auténtico.

4

It is expected that interest rates will rise next month.

Se espera que las tasas de interés suban el próximo mes.

1

The manuscript is purported to be the work of a 15th-century monk.

Se pretende que el manuscrito sea obra de un monje del siglo XV.

2

It is contended that the current policy is fundamentally flawed.

Se sostiene que la política actual es fundamentalmente defectuosa.

3

The CEO is understood to be considering his resignation.

Se entiende que el CEO está considerando su renuncia.

4

It has been suggested that the two events are linked.

Se ha sugerido que los dos eventos están vinculados.

1

The findings are widely held to have significant implications for the field.

Se considera ampliamente que los hallazgos tienen implicaciones significativas para el campo.

2

It is surmised that the civilization collapsed due to prolonged drought.

Se conjetura que la civilización colapsó debido a una sequía prolongada.

3

The senator is reputed to have been involved in the scandal.

Se dice que el senador estuvo involucrado en el escándalo.

4

It is gathered from the evidence that the fire was intentional.

Se deduce de la evidencia que el incendio fue intencional.

Leicht verwechselbar

Passive Voice: Reporting Verbs (It is said that...) vs. Active Reporting (They say...)

Learners often use 'They say' in formal writing where 'It is said' is required.

Passive Voice: Reporting Verbs (It is said that...) vs. Standard Passive

Mixing up 'The book was written' (action) with 'The book is said to be' (opinion).

Passive Voice: Reporting Verbs (It is said that...) vs. It says vs It is said

Using 'It says' to mean 'People say'.

Häufige Fehler

✗

Is said that he is rich.

✓

It is said that he is rich.

In English, you cannot start a sentence with 'Is'. You need the dummy subject 'It'.
✗

People is said he is rich.

✓

It is said he is rich.

You are mixing 'People say' and 'It is said'.
✗

It says that he is rich.

✓

It is said that he is rich.

Using 'says' makes it sound like the word 'It' is actually speaking.
✗

He said to be rich.

✓

He is said to be rich.

You forgot the verb 'to be' which is required for the passive.
✗

It is thought he rich.

✓

It is thought that he is rich.

You need the full clause (subject + verb) after 'that'.
✗

He is thought being rich.

✓

He is thought to be rich.

After a passive reporting verb, use 'to + infinitive', not '-ing'.
✗

It believed that...

✓

It is believed that...

Missing the auxiliary 'is'.
✗

He is said to have steal the money.

✓

He is said to have stolen the money.

After 'to have', you must use the past participle (V3).
✗

It is reported the plane to be late.

✓

It is reported that the plane is late.

You are mixing the two patterns. Use 'It... that' or 'The plane... to be'.
✗

He is thought to be live in London.

✓

He is thought to live in London.

Don't use 'be' before a main verb in the infinitive unless it's continuous.
✗

The CEO is alleged having lied.

✓

The CEO is alleged to have lied.

Even at advanced levels, the 'to-infinitive' rule for reporting verbs is often missed in favor of the gerund.
✗

It is contended the policy being wrong.

✓

It is contended that the policy is wrong.

Complex reporting verbs still require the 'that' clause or 'to-infinitive' structure.

Satzmuster

It is ___ that ___.

___ is/are thought to ___.

It was once believed that ___.

The suspect is alleged to have ___.

Real World Usage

TV News Broadcast constant

It is reported that the storm is heading north.

Academic Essay very common

It is generally accepted that the data is accurate.

Office Gossip common

He's said to be getting a promotion.

Legal Document very common

The defendant is alleged to have committed the act.

History Textbook common

It was believed that the king had died in battle.

Travel Guide occasional

The fountain is said to bring good luck.

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Wähle das richtige 'it'

Stell dir vor, du bist auf einer Party und hörst ein Gerücht, aber du weißt nicht genau, wer es erzählt hat. Dann sagst du:
It is said that...
Das ist wie ein allgemeines 'man sagt'.
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Lass das 'to' nicht weg!

Wenn du zum Beispiel sagst: 'The CEO is expected to announce...', dann muss nach 'to' immer die Grundform des Verbs kommen. Sag niemals 'to announcing' oder 'to announced'. Denk dran: 'to' + Infinitiv.
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Variiere deine Infinitive

Du möchtest ausdrücken, dass etwas in der Vergangenheit passiert ist, aber du berichtest jetzt darüber. Dann sagst du: 'He is said to have done...' Und wenn etwas gerade passiert: 'He is said to be doing...'. So bist du super präzise!
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Klingt objektiv

Besonders in den Nachrichten oder in wissenschaftlichen Texten ist es super wichtig, objektiv zu klingen. Mit dieser Passiv-Form zeigst du, dass die Info allgemein bekannt oder offiziell ist, nicht nur deine Meinung.
It is reported that...
macht dich zum Profi.
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Prüfe deinen Kontext

Stell dir vor, du chattest mit Freunden über den neuesten Klatsch. Dann klingt 'It is said that...' vielleicht ein bisschen zu steif. Für lockere Gespräche ist 'I heard that...' oder 'Everyone says...' oft besser.
It is said that he is dating someone new
klingt im Chat komisch.

Smart Tips

Start your sentences with 'It is reported that...' or 'It is alleged that...'.

Someone said there was a fire. → It is reported that there was a fire.

Use the 'Subject + is said to' pattern. It's more descriptive.

People say he is a good boss. → He is said to be a good boss.

Avoid 'I think'. Use 'It is considered that...' or 'It is argued that...'.

I think the data is wrong. → It is considered that the data may be inaccurate.

Use 'to have + V3' to show the action happened before the reporting.

People think he was a spy. → He is thought to have been a spy.

Aussprache

/ɪt ɪz ˈsɛd ðæt/

Stress on the reporting verb

In the phrase 'It is SAID that', the stress usually falls on the past participle to emphasize the nature of the report.

/ɪtɪz/

Linking 'It is'

In natural speech, 'It is' often sounds like 'It's' or 'Idiz' with a soft 'd' sound in American English.

Falling intonation for facts

It is known that the Earth is round. ↘

Conveys certainty and authority.

Rising intonation for rumors

It is said that he's leaving? ↗

Conveys doubt or asks for confirmation.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Remember S.T.A.R.: Said, Thought, Alleged, Reported. These are your 4 main reporting stars!

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a news anchor sitting behind a desk. They aren't saying 'I think...', they are reading a script that says 'It is reported that...'. The desk is the 'It is' that supports the whole story.

Rhyme

When you don't know who to blame, 'It is said' is the name of the game!

Story

A secret agent needs to share information without revealing his source. He writes a letter starting with 'It is believed that the enemy is near.' By using the passive, he keeps his source safe and sounds like a professional spy.

Word Web

Itissaidthatthoughtbelievedreportedto be

Herausforderung

Look at a news headline today. Try to rewrite it using 'It is said that...' or 'The [Subject] is reported to...'.

Kulturelle Hinweise

British academic writing relies heavily on the impersonal passive to sound modest and objective, avoiding 'I think' at all costs.

Journalists use 'alleged' to avoid lawsuits (libel). If they say 'He stole it', they can be sued. If they say 'He is alleged to have stolen it', they are safe.

In casual conversation, 'It's said that' is less common than 'Word has it' or 'They say', but 'He's said to be' is common when discussing celebrities.

This structure comes from the Latin 'impersonal passive' where verbs like 'dicitur' (it is said) were used to convey general truths.

Gesprächseinstiege

“

It is said that travel broadens the mind. Do you agree?

“

He is thought to be the greatest athlete of all time. Who am I talking about?

“

It is rumored that a new iPhone is coming out soon. Have you heard anything?

“

In your country, what is said to be the best dish for a visitor to try?

Tagebuch-Impulse

Write a short news report about a fictional bank robbery. Use at least three reporting passives.
Describe a local legend or ghost story from your hometown.
Discuss a scientific fact you find interesting.
Write a formal recommendation for a friend's job application.

Häufige Fehler

Incorrect

Richtig

Incorrect

Richtig

Incorrect

Richtig

Incorrect

Richtig

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Test Yourself

Wähle die korrekte Form, um den Satz zu vervollständigen.

It ___ that the new restaurant serves amazing vegan food.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is believed
Für die unpersönliche Passivstruktur 'It is + Past Participle + that-clause' nutzen wir 'is' mit dem singulären 'It' und dem Past Participle des Reporting Verbs.
Finde und korrigiere den Fehler im Satz. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

The actor is reported having a new role in a Netflix series.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The actor is reported to have a new role in a Netflix series.
Wenn du die Struktur 'Subject + is + Past Participle + to-infinitive' verwendest, muss 'to' von der Grundform des Verbs ('have') gefolgt werden, nicht von einer -ing-Form ('having').
Welcher Satz verwendet die passive Berichtsstruktur korrekt? Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It is known that climate change is a serious issue.
Die korrekte unpersönliche Passivstruktur ist 'It is + Past Participle + that-clause'. Die Konjunktion 'that' leitet die berichtete Information ein.
Gib den korrekten englischen Satz ein. Übersetzung

Translate into English: 'Se cree que la compañía lanzará un nuevo producto pronto.'

Answer starts with: ["I...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["It is believed that the company will launch a new product soon.","The company is believed to be launching a new product soon."]
Dieser Satz kann entweder mit dem unpersönlichen Passiv ('It is believed that...') oder dem persönlichen Passiv ('The company is believed to be launching...') übersetzt werden, beide vermitteln die gleiche Bedeutung einer allgemeinen Annahme.

Score: /4

Ubungsaufgaben

8 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct passive form of 'believe'.

It ___ that the Earth was flat.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: was believed
The context is historical, so we use the past tense 'was'.
Choose the correct structure. Multiple Choice

He is thought ___ in New York.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to live
The pattern is 'Subject + is thought + to-infinitive'.
Find the mistake. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Is said that the movie is very long.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Is said
It should be 'It is said'. Every English sentence needs a subject.
Rewrite 'People say she is a genius' using the passive. Sentence Transformation

She ___ a genius.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is said to be
This follows the 'Subject + passive + to-infinitive' pattern.
Is this sentence correct? True False Rule

'It is reported the company to be closing.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
You cannot use 'It' with the 'to-infinitive' pattern. It should be 'It is reported that the company is closing' or 'The company is reported to be closing'.
Match the verb to its formal use. Match Pairs

Match: 1. Allege, 2. Surmise, 3. Rumor

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-Crime, 2-Theory, 3-Gossip
Allege is for crimes, surmise is for theories, rumor is for gossip.
Which is more formal? Grammar Sorting

A: They say he's late. B: He is reported to be late.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B
Passive reporting is always more formal than 'They say'.
What is the past participle of 'think'? Conjugation Drill

It is ___ that...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: thought
Think-thought-thought.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Vervollständige den Satz mit der korrekten Passivform. Lückentext

The new policy ___ to improve working conditions for remote employees.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is expected
Identifiziere und korrigiere den grammatischen Fehler. Error Correction

It is thought the team leader is resigning.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It is thought that the team leader is resigning.
Wähle den grammatisch korrekten Satz aus. Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She is understood to have finished her degree last year.
Übersetze den Satz ins Englische. Übersetzung

Se dice que el museo está abierto hasta tarde los jueves.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["It is said that the museum is open late on Thursdays.","The museum is said to be open late on Thursdays."]
Ordne diese Wörter zu einem Satz an: Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The website is expected to be launched soon.
Ordne den Satzanfang dem richtigen Ende zu. Match Pairs

Match the sentence halves:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Wähle das passendste Reporting Verb im Passiv aus. Lückentext

The suspect ___ to have fled the country immediately after the incident.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is alleged
Korrigiere den Fehler in dieser Instagram-Bildunterschrift. Error Correction

It is saying that this view is incredible! #travelgram

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It is said that this view is incredible! #travelgram
Welche Option ist grammatisch korrekt? Multiple Choice

Which option is grammatically sound?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The project manager was understood to be working late every night.
Wie würdest du diese TikTok-Bildunterschrift übersetzen? Übersetzung

Se rumorea que esta canción será el éxito del verano.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["It is rumored that this song will be the summer hit.","This song is rumored to be the summer hit."]
Bringe die Wörter in die richtige Reihenfolge für einen formellen Bericht. Sentence Reorder

Reorder the words to form a coherent sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The documents are believed to have been destroyed.
Ordne das Reporting Verb einem passenden Kontext zu, in dem seine Passivform verwendet werden würde. Match Pairs

Match the verb to its common usage context:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

FAQ (8)

You can! But 'It is said' is more formal and objective. It's better for writing.

No, only verbs of thinking (believe, think), saying (report, claim), or knowing (know, understand).

Meaning is the same. 'It is said that' focuses on the whole idea; 'He is said to' focuses on the person.

Both are correct. 'It's said' is more common in speaking; 'It is said' is better for formal writing.

Yes! 'It is expected that...' is a common way to talk about the future.

No. Use 'It is said that' or 'I was told that'.

Use 'It was said that...' or 'He is said to have been...'.

Yes, it's standard in both British and American English, especially in news.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Se dice que...

Spanish doesn't use a dummy subject like 'It'.

French moderate

On dit que...

French uses an active structure (On dit) for the same purpose.

German high

Es wird gesagt, dass...

German word order in the 'dass' clause is different.

Japanese moderate

...to iwarete iru

Japanese puts the reporting verb at the end of the sentence.

Arabic moderate

Yuqal anna...

Arabic doesn't need a separate word for 'It' or 'is'.

Chinese low

据说是 (Jùshuō shì)

Chinese has no passive conjugation for this; it's a lexical choice.

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