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C1 adjective 10分钟阅读

negatief

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解析 negatief in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'negatief' is a word you learn to describe basic feelings or results. It is the opposite of 'positief' (positive/good). You might use it to say a movie was not good or that you are not happy. It's an easy word because it looks like English. You will mostly hear it in simple sentences like 'Dat is negatief' (That is negative). At this stage, don't worry about the complex scientific meanings. Just remember that 'negatief' usually means 'not good' or 'no' in a simple context. You might also see it on a battery (+ and -). It is one of the first adjectives you can use to give an opinion, although 'niet goed' is more common for beginners. Focus on the pronunciation: the 'ie' sound in the middle is long, like 'ee' in 'seen'.

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At the A2 level, you start to see 'negatief' in more specific contexts, like health and school. You might hear a doctor say 'De test is negatief,' and you should learn that this is actually good news—it means you don't have the illness. You also learn to use it with the verb 'zijn' to describe people's moods or attitudes: 'Hij is altijd zo negatief' (He is always so negative). You will begin to notice that the word changes slightly when it comes before a noun: 'een negatieve ervaring' (a negative experience). At A2, you should be able to use 'negatief' to describe results, feedback, and simple mathematical numbers (below zero). It's a useful word for basic discussions about news or personal opinions.

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At the B1 level, you move beyond simple 'good/bad' and start using 'negatief' to describe more abstract consequences and social situations. You can talk about 'negatieve gevolgen' (negative consequences) of an action or 'negatieve invloed' (negative influence). You should be comfortable using it in sub-clauses: 'Ik vind het jammer dat hij zo negatief over ons plan denkt.' You also start to encounter the word in professional settings, such as 'negatieve feedback' or a 'negatief advies.' At this level, you should understand that 'negatief' is a formal way to express disagreement or lack of success. You are expected to use the correct preposition: 'negatief zijn over iets.' You also learn the noun form 'het negatief' in the context of photography, though this is less common today.

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At the B2 level, 'negatief' becomes a tool for more sophisticated analysis. You use it to describe trends, such as a 'negatieve spiraal' (negative spiral) or a 'negatieve trend' in the economy. You can discuss the 'negatieve aspecten' of complex topics like globalization or social media. At this stage, you should be able to use the word adverbially without any changes: 'Zij reageerden negatief op de nieuwe wet.' You also begin to see the word in scientific or psychological texts, like 'negatief zelfbeeld' (negative self-image) or 'negatieve correlatie' (negative correlation). Your understanding of the word should include the idea of 'absence'—for example, 'negatief bewijs' (proof by absence). You can now use it to construct more persuasive arguments in writing and speaking.

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At the C1 level, you master the nuances of 'negatief' as 'characterized by absence.' You use it in philosophical and legal contexts, such as 'negatieve vrijheid' (negative liberty—freedom from interference) or 'negatieve theologie' (defining God by what He is not). You understand the subtle difference between 'negatief' and 'ontkennend' (linguistic negation). In professional environments, you can navigate 'negatieve bewijslast' (negative burden of proof) and 'negatief studieadvies.' You can use the word to describe complex systemic issues, like 'negatieve externe effecten' in economics. Your vocabulary is rich enough to choose 'negatief' when you want a clinical, objective tone, or to choose a synonym like 'ongunstig' or 'afwijzend' for more specific meanings. You are sensitive to the Dutch cultural context where 'negatief' is often used more directly than in English-speaking cultures.

At the C2 level, 'negatief' is used with total precision in the highest academic and professional registers. You can engage in deep debates about 'negatieve dialectiek' (negative dialectics) or the 'negatieve weg' (via negativa) in mysticism. You understand the word's role in complex mathematical modeling and advanced physics (e.g., negative energy). In literature and art criticism, you use 'negatief' to describe the use of empty space or the absence of traditional structures. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker, recognizing that 'negatief' can be a neutral descriptor of absence or a powerful rhetorical tool. You can effortlessly switch between the scientific, philosophical, and colloquial meanings of the word, always choosing the correct inflection and context-dependent synonyms to convey the exact shade of meaning intended.

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negatief 30秒了解

Negatief primarily means 'characterized by absence' or 'unfavorable' in Dutch.
It is used in medical, mathematical, psychological, and everyday contexts to denote lack or negativity.
In Dutch medicine, a 'negatieve uitslag' is usually good news, meaning a condition is absent.
The word inflects to 'negatieve' when used attributively before most nouns.

The Dutch word negatief is a multi-faceted adjective that English speakers will recognize instantly, but its depth in Dutch academic and C1-level discourse requires a nuanced understanding of its primary definition: consisting in or characterized by the absence of something. While in everyday conversation it often implies something 'bad' or 'unfavorable,' its formal and scientific usage focuses on the lack of a specific quality, result, or presence. In the context of Dutch logic and science, a 'negatief resultaat' is not necessarily a failure; it is the confirmation of an absence. For example, in medical settings, a 'negatieve uitslag' for a virus means the virus is absent, which is a positive outcome for the patient. This inversion of emotional value and literal meaning is a key hurdle for learners.

Scientific Absence: In laboratory settings, 'negatief' indicates that the substance or condition being tested for was not found. It is the definitive state of non-presence.

De uitslag van de coronatest was gelukkig negatief, wat betekent dat er geen virus is aangetroffen.

Beyond science, 'negatief' is used in Dutch philosophy and law to describe 'negatieve vrijheid' (negative liberty) — the absence of obstacles or constraints. This is a crucial distinction at the C1 level, where learners must discuss abstract concepts. When a Dutch person speaks of a 'negatief advies,' they are referring to an advice that suggests not doing something, essentially an advice characterized by the absence of approval.

Philosophical Context: Negatieve vrijheid refers to the state of being free from external interference, defined by the absence of barriers.

In mathematics and physics, it maintains its universal meaning of being less than zero or having a specific charge, but even here, the Dutch language emphasizes the 'absence' of positive value. A 'negatief saldo' on a bank account is the absence of funds, resulting in debt. In photography, though largely digital now, the 'negatief' is the original film where light and dark are inverted—the image is defined by the absence of the final colors. This concept of inversion and absence is central to the word's DNA.

Zonder contrast is er geen beeld; het negatief vormt de basis van de analoge fotografie.

Social Dynamics: A 'negatieve houding' is a mindset characterized by the absence of optimism or cooperation.

De commissie gaf een negatief oordeel over het bouwplan.

Er is een negatief verband tussen de prijs en de vraag.

Understanding 'negatief' as 'absence' allows for a deeper appreciation of Dutch precision in language.

Using 'negatief' correctly in Dutch requires attention to its grammatical role as an adjective and its inflection. When used attributively (before a noun), it often takes an '-e' ending: 'een negatieve uitslag,' 'de negatieve gevolgen.' However, when used predicatively (after a verb like 'zijn'), it remains 'negatief.'

Attributive Use: Het bedrijf kampt met de negatieve effecten van de crisis. (The company is struggling with the negative effects of the crisis.)

Zijn houding was uiterst negatief tijdens de vergadering.

At the C1 level, you should be comfortable using 'negatief' in complex structures involving 'zowel... als...' or 'niet alleen... maar ook...'. For instance, 'De maatregel was niet alleen financieel riskant, maar ook negatief voor het imago van de stad.' Here, 'negatief' functions as a complement to the subject.

Comparative and Superlative: Negatiever (more negative) and negatiefst (most negative). 'Dit is het negatiefste scenario dat we hebben doorgerekend.'

Another advanced usage is the adverbial form, where 'negatief' modifies a verb. 'Zij reageerden negatief op het voorstel.' (They reacted negatively to the proposal). Notice that in Dutch, the adverbial form of an adjective is usually identical to the base adjective form. In formal writing, 'negatief' can be used to describe an absence of evidence: 'Er is een negatieve bewijslast.' This means the burden is on proving something does not exist.

De getuige legde een negatieve verklaring af, waarin hij ontkende aanwezig te zijn geweest.

Collocations with 'Staan': 'Negatief tegenover iets staan' means to have a negative stance toward something. 'Ik sta negatief tegenover dat nieuwe beleid.'

When discussing mathematics, 'negatief' is essential: 'Een negatief getal vermenigvuldigd met een positief getal resulteert in een negatief getal.' This precision is expected in academic Dutch.

De rente op spaarrekeningen is momenteel bijna negatief.

Finally, consider the phrase 'in negatieve zin' (in a negative sense). This is often used to qualify a statement: 'Hij viel op, maar helaas in negatieve zin.' This implies he stood out due to an absence of good behavior or a presence of bad traits.

Het rapport belicht de negatieve aspecten van de globalisering.

Mastery of these patterns allows for precise, C1-level communication in both professional and social spheres.

In the Netherlands, you will encounter 'negatief' in a wide variety of domains, from the evening news (NOS Journaal) to the doctor’s office. In the news, it is frequently used in economic reporting: 'De economische groei valt negatief uit.' This implies a contraction—the absence of growth. You'll also hear it in political debates where a 'negatief reisadvies' might be issued for certain countries, meaning the government advises against (the absence of a recommendation) traveling there.

Medical Settings: Doctors often use the phrase 'De uitslag is negatief.' For an English speaker, 'negative' might sound scary, but in Dutch medicine, it usually means 'good news' because the disease is absent.

Uw bloedtest was negatief; we hebben geen afwijkingen gevonden.

In the workplace, 'negatieve feedback' is a common term. However, the Dutch, known for their directness ('directheid'), might use 'negatief' more bluntly than English speakers. A manager might say, 'Ik ben negatief over je laatste rapport,' which translates to 'I have a negative view of your last report.' This isn't necessarily an insult but a factual statement about the lack of quality.

Educational Context: Students might receive a 'negatief studieadvies' (BSA - Bindend Studieadvies), which means they are not allowed to continue their studies due to an absence of required credits.

On social media and in comment sections (the 'reaguurders' on sites like Dumpert or NU.nl), you will see 'negatieve reacties' everywhere. Here, the word takes on its more common meaning of 'hostile' or 'unpleasant.'

De film kreeg veel negatieve recensies van de critici.

In technical fields, like electricity, 'negatieve lading' (negative charge) is standard. In psychology, 'negatief zelfbeeld' (negative self-image) is a term you'll hear in therapy or self-help contexts.

Everyday Conversation: 'Doe niet zo negatief!' (Don't be so negative!) is a common phrase when someone is complaining too much.

Het nieuws staat vol met negatieve berichten over het klimaat.

Er is sprake van een negatieve correlatie tussen deze twee variabelen.

From the abstract to the concrete, 'negatief' is a pillar of Dutch communication.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make with 'negatief' is failing to recognize when it refers to 'absence' rather than 'badness.' In English, if a project is 'negative,' it's failing. In Dutch, a 'negatieve test' is often a success. This cognitive dissonance can lead to awkward reactions in medical or technical settings.

Mistake: Confusing 'Negatief' with 'Nee': Don't use 'negatief' as a simple replacement for 'nee' (no). While 'negatief' means 'no' in a formal sense (e.g., a negative answer), using it in casual conversation sounds robotic or overly military.

Fout: 'Wil je koffie?' - 'Negatief.' (Incorrect/Robotic)

Another common error involves the inflection of the adjective. Learners often forget the '-e' when the noun is feminine or masculine, or when it's a definite neuter noun. 'De negatief resultaat' is incorrect; it must be 'Het negatieve resultaat.'

Mistake: Prepositional Errors: English speakers often say 'negatief over' (correct) but sometimes slip into 'negatief van' or 'negatief naar,' which are incorrect. Stick to 'over' for opinions and 'tegenover' for stances.

A subtle mistake at the C1 level is using 'negatief' when 'ontkennend' (denying/negative in a linguistic sense) is more appropriate. For instance, a 'negatieve zin' is a sentence with a negative meaning, but an 'ontkennende zin' is a sentence that uses 'niet' or 'geen.'

Hij antwoordde ontkennend op de vraag of hij de dader was.

Mistake: False Friends: In some contexts, 'negatief' in Dutch can mean 'minus' (mathematical), whereas English might use 'negative' or 'minus' interchangeably. In Dutch, 'min' is the operator, and 'negatief' is the property of the number.

De temperatuur is vijf graden onder nul (rather than just 'negatief vijf').

Het is niet negatief, het is een realistische weergave van de feiten.

By avoiding these pitfalls, your Dutch will sound more natural and precise.

To reach C1 proficiency, you must expand your vocabulary beyond 'negatief' and use more specific synonyms depending on the context. If you mean 'unfavorable,' use 'ongunstig.' If you mean 'destructive,' use 'destructief.'

Ongunstig vs. Negatief: 'Ongunstig' is used for conditions or circumstances. 'De weersomstandigheden zijn ongunstig voor de oogst.' (The weather conditions are unfavorable for the harvest.)

Een ongunstige wind maakte het fietsen zwaar.

If you are describing a person's rejection of an idea, 'afwijzend' is a powerful alternative. 'Hij reageerde afwijzend op mijn verzoek.' This is more specific than 'negatief' because it implies a choice to reject.

Pessimistisch: Use 'pessimistisch' when referring to someone's outlook on the future. 'Zij heeft een pessimistische kijk op de economie.'

For linguistic contexts, as mentioned before, 'ontkennend' is the term for negation. 'Geen' and 'niet' are 'ontkennende woorden.' In a legal or official capacity, 'afkeurend' (disapproving) is used for judgments.

De leraar keek afkeurend naar de spiekende leerling.

Slecht: 'Slecht' is the most basic alternative. Use it for quality ('een slechte film') or morality ('een slecht mens'). 'Negatief' is more clinical or abstract.

De negatieve bijwerkingen van het medicijn zijn zeldzaam.

Zijn gedrag had een destructieve invloed op de groep.

Choosing the right synonym shows you understand the nuances of the Dutch language.

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

The word entered Dutch in the 16th century via French 'négatif'. Originally, it was mostly a legal and grammatical term before expanding to science and psychology.

发音指南

UK /ˌneː.ɣaːˈtif/

US /ˌneɪ.ɡɑːˈtif/

The primary stress is on the last syllable: ne-ga-TIEF.

押韵词

actief passief creatief positief naïef fictief relatief objectief

常见错误

Pronouncing the 'g' like the English 'g' in 'goat'. In Dutch, it's a scratchy sound in the throat.
Putting the stress on the first syllable like in English. In Dutch, it must be on the end.
Shortening the 'ie' sound. It should be a long 'ee' sound.
Forgetting the length of the 'a' in the middle. It is a long 'aa'.
Pronouncing the 't' as a 'd' at the end.

难度评级

阅读 2/5

Easy to recognize, but requires context to understand the 'absence' meaning.

写作 3/5

Requires knowledge of adjective inflection (-e).

口语 4/5

The Dutch 'g' and the stress on the last syllable can be tricky.

听力 3/5

Must distinguish from 'positief' which sounds similar in fast speech.

接下来学什么

前置知识

niet geen goed slecht positief

接下来学习

ongunstig afwijzend ontkenning gevolgen invloed

高级

privatie negatie contraproductief destructief ontkennend

需要掌握的语法

Adjective Inflection

Een negatief resultaat vs. De negatieve resultaten.

Adverbial usage of adjectives

Hij reageerde negatief (no suffix).

Prepositional objects

Negatief zijn over iets.

Compound noun formation

Negatiefadvies (written as one word).

Comparative and Superlative

Negatiever, het negatiefst.

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按水平分级的例句

De film is negatief.

The movie is negative (not good).

Predicative use, no inflection.

Ik ben niet negatief.

I am not negative.

Used with 'zijn'.

Is dat positief of negatief?

Is that positive or negative?

Standard antonym pair.

Het antwoord is negatief.

The answer is negative (no).

Formal way to say 'no'.

Een negatief getal.

A negative number.

Attributive use with 'het'-word (getal), no '-e' because of 'een'.

Hij kijkt negatief.

He looks negative (sad/angry).

Adverbial use.

Dat is een negatief punt.

That is a negative point.

Attributive use.

Niet zo negatief!

Not so negative!

Imperative-like exclamation.

De uitslag van de test was negatief.

The result of the test was negative.

Medical context meaning 'absent'.

Zij heeft een negatieve houding.

She has a negative attitude.

Attributive use with '-e' ending.

Het was een negatieve ervaring.

It was a negative experience.

Attributive use.

Waarom ben je zo negatief over alles?

Why are you so negative about everything?

Use of preposition 'over'.

De temperatuur is negatief vandaag.

The temperature is negative today.

Mathematical/weather context.

Hij kreeg negatieve feedback op school.

He got negative feedback at school.

Plural attributive use.

Ik zie alleen de negatieve kanten.

I only see the negative sides.

Definite plural with '-e'.

Dit heeft een negatief effect op mij.

This has a negative effect on me.

Attributive use.

De crisis had negatieve gevolgen voor de economie.

The crisis had negative consequences for the economy.

Abstract noun 'gevolgen'.

De commissie gaf een negatief advies over het plan.

The committee gave a negative advice about the plan.

Formal collocation 'negatief advies'.

Zijn gedrag beïnvloedt de sfeer negatief.

His behavior influences the atmosphere negatively.

Adverbial use modifying 'beïnvloedt'.

Er kwamen veel negatieve reacties op het nieuws.

There were many negative reactions to the news.

Plural attributive.

Zij staat negatief tegenover het nieuwe beleid.

She has a negative stance toward the new policy.

Collocation 'negatief staan tegenover'.

Het rapport was overwegend negatief.

The report was predominantly negative.

Use of adverb 'overwegend'.

We moeten uit deze negatieve spiraal komen.

We must get out of this negative spiral.

Idiomatic phrase.

De testresultaten waren helaas negatief.

The test results were unfortunately negative.

Plural predicative use.

Er is een negatieve correlatie tussen roken en gezondheid.

There is a negative correlation between smoking and health.

Scientific terminology.

Veel jongeren kampen met een negatief zelfbeeld.

Many young people struggle with a negative self-image.

Psychological terminology.

De overheid waarschuwt voor de negatieve externe effecten.

The government warns of the negative external effects.

Economic terminology.

Zijn woorden werden negatief geïnterpreteerd.

His words were interpreted negatively.

Passive construction with adverbial 'negatief'.

Het bedrijf staat negatief bekend in de regio.

The company is negatively known in the region.

Collocation 'negatief bekend staan'.

De uitslag van de stemming was negatief voor de coalitie.

The outcome of the vote was negative for the coalition.

Political context.

Hij heeft een negatieve invloed op zijn omgeving.

He has a negative influence on his environment.

Common abstract expression.

De balans van de bankrekening is negatief.

The balance of the bank account is negative.

Financial context.

Negatieve vrijheid impliceert de afwezigheid van dwang.

Negative liberty implies the absence of coercion.

Philosophical concept.

Het bewijs voor zijn onschuld is louter negatief.

The proof of his innocence is purely negative.

Definition: characterized by absence.

De auteur hanteert een negatieve definitie van geluk.

The author uses a negative definition of happiness.

Academic context.

De rechter oordeelde negatief over het verzoek tot herziening.

The judge ruled negatively on the request for review.

Legal terminology.

In de negatieve theologie wordt God beschreven door wat Hij niet is.

In negative theology, God is described by what He is not.

Specialized theological term.

De negatieve bewijslast ligt bij de aanklager.

The negative burden of proof lies with the prosecutor.

Legal concept.

Er is een negatieve associatie tussen deze twee begrippen.

There is a negative association between these two concepts.

Advanced cognitive linguistics.

De film belicht de negatieve ruimte in de architectuur.

The film highlights the negative space in architecture.

Art/Design context.

Adorno's 'Negatieve Dialectiek' bekritiseert de identiteitsfilosofie.

Adorno's 'Negative Dialectics' criticizes identity philosophy.

High-level philosophical reference.

De negatieve weg naar kennis vereist het loslaten van alle concepten.

The negative path to knowledge requires letting go of all concepts.

Mystical/Philosophical context.

De negatieve rentevoet dwingt beleggers tot risicovollere keuzes.

The negative interest rate forces investors into riskier choices.

Macroeconomic analysis.

Zijn pleidooi was een aaneenschakeling van negatieve argumenten.

His plea was a series of negative arguments (arguments of absence).

Rhetorical analysis.

De negatieve druk in de cabine veroorzaakte een lek.

The negative pressure in the cabin caused a leak.

Engineering/Physics context.

Zij onderzochten de negatieve feedbackloops in het ecosysteem.

They investigated the negative feedback loops in the ecosystem.

Systems biology.

De negatieve resultaten van de nulhypothese zijn cruciaal voor de studie.

The negative results of the null hypothesis are crucial for the study.

Statistical research register.

Het kunstwerk verkent de negatieve esthetiek van verval.

The artwork explores the negative aesthetics of decay.

Art theory register.

常见搭配

negatief advies

negatieve uitslag

negatieve spiraal

negatieve houding

negatief saldo

negatieve invloed

negatieve energie

negatieve correlatie

negatief reisadvies

negatieve feedback

常用短语

in negatieve zin

— In a negative way or sense. Used to qualify how something stands out.

Hij viel op in negatieve zin door zijn luidruchtige gedrag.

negatief uitvallen

— To turn out negatively or poorly. Often used for results or budgets.

De kosten vielen negatief uit voor het project.

negatief staan tegenover

— To have a negative attitude or stance toward something.

Ik sta negatief tegenover de privatisering van de zorg.

iets negatief beoordelen

— To judge or evaluate something negatively.

De jury beoordeelde het optreden negatief.

een negatief stempel drukken op

— To leave a negative mark or impression on something.

Het schandaal drukte een negatief stempel op zijn carrière.

negatief in het nieuws

— To be in the news for negative reasons.

De bank kwam negatief in het nieuws door witwaspraktijken.

negatieve bijklank

— A negative connotation or undertone.

Het woord 'goedkoop' heeft soms een negatieve bijklank.

negatief effect sorteren

— To produce a negative effect.

De nieuwe belasting sorteerde een negatief effect op de koopkracht.

negatief resultaat boeken

— To achieve a negative result (often in sports or business).

Het team boekte een negatief resultaat in de uitwedstrijd.

negatief geladen

— Negatively charged (physically) or emotionally heavy.

De discussie was erg negatief geladen.

容易混淆的词

negatief vs ontkennend

Use 'ontkennend' for linguistic denial, 'negatief' for absence or badness.

negatief vs ongunstig

Use 'ongunstig' for weather or conditions, 'negatief' for results or attitudes.

negatief vs min

Use 'min' as a mathematical operator, 'negatief' as a property of a number.

习语与表达

"in een negatief daglicht stellen"

— To present something or someone in a bad way. To make them look bad.

Zijn acties stelden de hele organisatie in een negatief daglicht.

neutral

"een negatieve spiraal"

— A situation where one bad thing leads to another, getting progressively worse.

De buurt bevindt zich in een negatieve spiraal van criminaliteit.

neutral

"negatief advies krijgen"

— Commonly used in Dutch universities (BSA) to mean you must quit your studies.

Hij kreeg een negatief studieadvies en moest stoppen.

formal

"negatief uitpakken"

— To end up having a bad result.

De gok pakte negatief uit voor de investeerder.

informal

"negatieve vrijheid"

— Freedom from interference (philosophical term).

De liberale partij hamert op negatieve vrijheid.

academic

"negatieve keuze"

— A choice made only because the alternatives are worse, not because it's good.

Zijn overstap naar die club was een negatieve keuze.

neutral

"negatief getal"

— A number below zero.

In de winter zijn er vaak negatieve temperaturen.

neutral

"negatieve rente"

— When you have to pay the bank to keep your money there.

Veel spaarders zijn boos over de negatieve rente.

business

"negatieve publiciteit"

— Bad press or media coverage.

Het bedrijf probeert negatieve publiciteit te vermijden.

professional

"negatieve uitslag"

— Specifically used for medical tests showing the absence of a disease.

Na dagen wachten kwam eindelijk de negatieve uitslag.

medical

容易混淆

negatief vs Nee

Both express negation.

'Nee' is a particle used to answer, 'negatief' is an adjective describing a state.

Zeg je nee? Ja, mijn antwoord is negatief.

negatief vs Slecht

Both mean 'not good'.

'Slecht' is a general value judgment, 'negatief' is more clinical or abstract.

Een slechte uitslag is emotioneel, een negatieve uitslag is feitelijk (afwezig).

negatief vs Afwezig

Both imply something is not there.

'Afwezig' is used for people or physical objects, 'negatief' for qualities or test results.

De leerling is afwezig, maar zijn testresultaat is negatief.

negatief vs Passief

Similar sounding ending.

'Passief' means not active, 'negatief' means absent or bad.

Hij is niet negatief, hij is gewoon passief.

negatief vs Onder nul

Used for temperatures.

'Onder nul' is the common way to say negative temperatures in weather reports.

Het is vijf graden onder nul (not 'negatief vijf graden').

句型

Het is [negatief].

Het is negatief.

Ik ben negatief over [noun].

Ik ben negatief over de film.

Er zijn negatieve [noun plural].

Er zijn negatieve gevolgen.

[Noun] wordt negatief beïnvloed door [noun].

De sfeer wordt negatief beïnvloed door hem.

De [noun] is gekenmerkt door een negatieve [noun].

De relatie is gekenmerkt door een negatieve dynamiek.

Het concept van negatieve [noun] refereert aan [concept].

Het concept van negatieve vrijheid refereert aan non-interventie.

Een negatief [noun] geven.

Een negatief advies geven.

De uitslag is [negatief].

De uitslag is negatief.

词族

名词

negatie

negativisme

negativiteit

negatief (the photograph)

动词

negeren (related root)

negativeren

形容词

negatief

negativistisch

如何使用

frequency

Very high, especially in news and professional contexts.

常见错误

Using 'negatief' as a simple 'no'. → Nee.
Saying 'negatief' instead of 'nee' sounds like you are in the military or a robot.
Pronouncing 'negatief' with stress on the first syllable. → ne-ga-TIEF
In Dutch, the stress is on the 'ief' sound at the end.
Saying 'de negatief resultaat'. → het negatieve resultaat
'Resultaat' is a 'het'-word, and adjectives before it in the definite form need an '-e'.
Using 'negatief' for 'minus' in math operations. → min
Use 'min' for the sign and the operation; 'negatief' is the property of the number.
Confusing 'negatief' with 'ontkennend'. → ontkennend
Use 'ontkennend' for grammar (negative sentences); 'negatief' for results or mood.

小贴士

Adjective Inflection

Always remember the '-e' ending when 'negatief' is used before a noun in most cases. 'Een negatieve uitslag' but 'De uitslag is negatief'.

Medical Context

In Dutch, 'negatief' in a lab usually means 'not found'. Don't panic; it's often what you want to hear!

Directness

Dutch 'negatieve feedback' is intended to be constructive. Don't take it personally; it's part of the culture of honesty.

Numbers

For negative numbers, use 'min'. For example, -10 is 'min tien'.

Stress

Put the stress on the last syllable: ne-ga-TIEF. This is a common mistake for English speakers.

Synonyms

At C1, try using 'ongunstig' for conditions or 'afwijzend' for rejections to sound more sophisticated.

The 'G' Sound

Listen to news anchors to hear the correct way to pronounce the gutteral 'g' in 'negatief'.

Prepositions

Use 'over' when giving an opinion: 'Ik ben negatief over het plan'.

Negative Spiral

The phrase 'negatieve spiraal' is very common in Dutch news when talking about the economy or social issues.

Absence

Remember the C1 definition: 'negatief' often means something is absent, not necessarily bad.

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'TIEF' at the end as 'THIEF'. A thief is someone whose presence you want to be ABSENT. So, 'negatief' = absence.

视觉联想

Visualize a medical test result with a giant red minus sign. That minus sign means the disease is GONE (absent).

Word Web

Positief Nul Afwezigheid Ontkenning Slecht Min Uitslag Houding

挑战

Try to use 'negatief' in three different ways today: once for a result, once for an opinion, and once for a mathematical concept.

词源

Derived from the Latin 'negativus', which comes from 'negare' (to deny).

原始含义： To say no, to deny, or to refuse.

Indo-European (Italic -> Romance -> borrowed into Germanic Dutch).

文化背景

Be careful when giving 'negatieve feedback' to non-Dutch speakers; they may find it harsher than intended.

English speakers often use 'negative' as a synonym for 'unhappy' or 'bad.' In Dutch, it is more frequently used in its technical sense of 'absent' or 'no.'

Theodor Adorno's book 'Negative Dialektik' (Negatieve Dialectiek in Dutch). The concept of 'Negatieve Vrijheid' by Isaiah Berlin, widely discussed in Dutch political science. The song 'Negatief' by various Dutch hip-hop artists, often dealing with street reputation.

在生活中练习

真实语境

Medical

De uitslag is negatief.
Vals-negatief resultaat.
Negatieve bloedgroep.
Negatieve symptomen.

Mathematics

Een negatief getal.
Negatieve rente.
Negatieve waarde.
Negatieve helling.

Social

Negatieve sfeer.
Negatieve aandacht.
Negatieve energie.
Negatieve recensie.

Science

Negatieve lading.
Negatieve druk.
Negatieve feedbackloop.
Negatieve katalysator.

Legal

Negatieve bewijslast.
Negatief advies.
Negatieve verbintenis.
Negatief contract.

对话开场白

"Wat vind jij van mensen die altijd negatief zijn?"

"Heb je ooit een negatief reisadvies genegeerd?"

"Hoe ga jij om met negatieve feedback op je werk?"

"Denk je dat negatieve emoties ook nuttig kunnen zijn?"

"Waarom hebben sommige woorden een negatieve bijklank?"

日记主题

Schrijf over een keer dat een negatieve uitslag eigenlijk heel goed nieuws was.

Hoe beïnvloedt een negatieve houding van anderen jouw eigen humeur?

Beschrijf een situatie waarin een negatieve spiraal werd doorbroken.

Wat zijn de negatieve gevolgen van te veel technologie in ons leven?

Reflecteer op het concept 'negatieve vrijheid' in jouw eigen leven.

常见问题

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No, absolutely not. In medical contexts, a 'negatieve uitslag' (negative result) means that the disease or virus being tested for is absent, which is usually very good news. Similarly, in photography, 'het negatief' is simply a technical stage of the process.

The 'g' is the typical Dutch fricative sound, produced at the back of the throat. It sounds like you are gently clearing your throat. It is not like the hard 'g' in 'game'.

While technically correct, Dutch people usually say 'onder nul' (below zero) or 'min' (minus) for temperature. For example, 'Het is min vijf' or 'Het is vijf graden onder nul'.

You use 'negatieve' when the adjective comes before a 'de'-noun (e.g., de negatieve houding) or a plural noun (e.g., negatieve gevolgen). You also use it before a definite 'het'-noun (e.g., het negatieve resultaat).

Yes, in Dutch, adjectives can function as adverbs without changing their form. For example: 'Zij reageerde negatief' (She reacted negatively).

In the Dutch higher education system, this is a formal decision (BSA) telling a student they cannot continue their degree because they haven't earned enough credits.

It is a philosophical term meaning 'freedom from'. It refers to the absence of obstacles, barriers, or constraints imposed by others.

It is neutral to formal. In very casual speech, people might just say 'niet goed' or 'balen', but 'negatief' is used in all professional and academic settings.

The most common opposite is 'positief'. Depending on the context, 'gunstig' (favorable) or 'bevestigend' (affirmative) can also be opposites.

It is 'negatieve energie'. It is used both in physics and in a more spiritual or social sense to describe a bad 'vibe'.

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