B2

Bli-Passive

Bli-passiv

About this concept

Passive with 'bli' + past participle emphasizes action/change. Contrasts with s-passive (process) and være-passive (state).

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level B2.

Examples

Han ble overrasket.He was (became) surprised.
Boka ble lest av alle.The book was read by everyone.
Vinduet ble knust.The window was smashed.
Hun ble valgt til leder.She was elected leader.

Prerequisite

S-PassiveB1

Concepts that build on this

Være-Passive (Stative)B2

More B2 concepts

Types of Subordinate ClausesLeddsetningstyperIndirect SpeechIndirekte TaleConditional SentencesKondisjonalsetningerCompound WordsSammensatte OrdVære-Passive (Stative)Være-passiv

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