The state passive (Zustandspassiv) is used in German to describe the result or state that exists after an action has been completed. Unlike the event passive, it does not focus on the action itself but on the condition that remains. The state passive is formed with the verb sein and a past participle and functions similarly to an adjective describing the subject.
In this guide, you will learn:
what the state passive is and how it differs from the event passive
how the state passive is formed with sein
how meaning changes from action to result or condition
common learner mistakes when confusing state passive with event passive
This guide helps English-speaking learners understand the state passive as a result-focused structure and use it accurately in descriptive and formal contexts.