C1
VerbPassiversatzformen (sich lassen, -bar, -lich)
Passive alternatives: sich lassen, -bar/-lich adjectives
Examples
Das Problem lässt sich leicht lösen.
Die Ergebnisse sind vergleichbar.
Der Text ist gut lesbar.
Passiversatzformen
Alternativen zum Passiv: sich lassen + Infinitiv, Adjektive auf -bar/-lich
CEFR C1 (C1.2) — Verb
Common Mistakes
Mixing up Passiversatzformen (sich lassen, -bar, -lich) with similar structures at the same level.
Applying rules from your native language instead of German grammar patterns.
Tips
Practice conjugation tables daily — start with the most common verbs (sein, haben, werden, können, müssen).
Listen to German podcasts and pay attention to verb forms in context.
Practice this topic in context through conversations and writing exercises at the C1 level.
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