B2

Vara-Passive (Stative)

Vara-passiv

About this concept

Passive with 'vara' + past participle describes a state/result. Contrasts with bli-passive (action) and s-passive (process).

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~30 cards at level B2.

Examples

Dörren är stängd.The door is closed.
Boken är skriven av honom.The book is written by him.
Fönstren är målade.The windows are painted.
Middagen är serverad.Dinner is served.

Prerequisite

Bli-PassiveB2

More B2 concepts

Types of Subordinate ClausesBisatstyperPronoun Reference (Den/Det/De)PronomenreferensBli-PassiveBli-passivSubjunctive MoodKonjunktivIndirect SpeechIndirekt Tal

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