adjective
positive, optimistic
B1
positiv: adjective meaning 'positive' or 'optimistic'. Used for attitudes, results, or valuations (e.g., positive outcome); can also mean 'positive' in tests. Gradable: comparativ positiver, superlativ am positivsten. Antonym negativ. Used attributively or predicatively; no special preposition. Not a participle. Commonly used in everyday and scientific contexts.
Examples
Der Arzt bemerkte, dass das Ergebnis positiv gewesen war, obwohl weitere Tests empfohlen wurden.
The doctor noted that the result had been positive, although further tests were recommended.
Er bleibt trotz der Probleme positiv.
He remains optimistic despite the problems.
Die Rückmeldung war sehr positiv.
The feedback was very positive.
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Mnemonics
Picture a thumbs-up sticker with the word 'positiv' on it.
Almost identical to English 'positive' — same root and meaning.