
German Relative Clauses with Passive | Relativsatz im Passiv einfach erklärt
Are you learning German B1 or B2 grammar and struggling with relative clauses in passive voice?
In this lesson, you will learn how to form a correct Relativsatz mit Passiv im Deutschen step by step.
This video explains:
✔ German relative clauses with passive
✔ Passive voice in Präsens, Präteritum and Perfekt
✔ Sentence structure (Satzbau) in relative clauses
✔ Word order rules (Verb am Ende!)
✔ Passive with modal verbs (werden + müssen / sollen)
✔ How to combine two sentences into one complex German sentence
If you are preparing for Goethe B1, Goethe B2, telc B1, telc B2 or ÖSD exams, this grammar topic is extremely important.
📚 What is a Relativsatz mit Passiv?
A relative clause in passive is a complex German sentence that combines:
• Relativpronomen (der / die / das)
• Passive voice (werden + Partizip II)
• Correct German word order
Example from this lesson:
1️⃣ Wir prüfen die Maßnahmen.
2️⃣ Die Maßnahmen müssen kurzfristig umgesetzt werden.
➡ Wir prüfen die Maßnahmen, die kurzfristig umgesetzt werden müssen.
Another example:
1️⃣ Ich habe den Antrag eingereicht.
2️⃣ Der Antrag ist bereits genehmigt worden.
➡ Ich habe den Antrag eingereicht, der bereits genehmigt worden ist.
You will clearly understand:
Passive Präsens (werden + Partizip II)
Passive Präteritum (wurde + Partizip II)
Passive Perfekt (ist + Partizip II + worden)
Passive with modal verbs in German
🎯 This lesson is perfect for:
German B1 learners
German B2 learners
Students preparing for Goethe exam
Students preparing for telc German
Anyone improving German sentence structure
Advanced German grammar practice
🧠 Why this topic is difficult
Many students know:
Relativsätze
Passiv
But combining German passive and relative clauses creates confusion because:
❌ Double verb-final structure
❌ Perfekt passive word order
❌ Modal verbs in passive
❌ Relative pronoun agreement
This lesson explains everything clearly and logically.
