# defensiv

defensiv is a German adjective meaning “defensive”. Forms: defensiver, am defensivsten.

## Forms

- Comparative: defensiver
- Superlative: am defensivsten

## In other languages

- Русский: оборонительный

## Meanings

1. defensive

## Examples

- Warum bist du so defensiv? — Why are you so defensive?
- Warum sind Sie so defensiv? — Why are you so defensive?
- Warum seid ihr so defensiv? — Why are you so defensive?
- Defensives Fahrverhalten kann Unfälle verhindern. — Defensive driving can help you avoid accidents.
- Werde nicht so defensiv. Ich gebe dir keine Schuld. — Don't get defensive. I'm not blaming you.

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