Present passive with werden
Use the passive when the action matters more than the person doing it.
Examples
GermanTranslation
Die E-Mails werden jeden Morgen bearbeitet.
The emails are processed every morning.
Die Tür wird um acht geöffnet.
The door is opened at eight.
Hier werden nur Barzahlungen akzeptiert.
Only cash payments are accepted here.
Pattern
werden + participle
How it works
Use the passive when the action matters more than the person doing it. This pattern typically appears as werden + participle and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- Werden carries the passive meaning in the present tense.
- The agent can be omitted if it is unknown or unimportant.
Why it matters
Connect clauses with clearer contrast and cause.
Use in context
Passive German is common in formal writing, instructions, and workplace communication.