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Because the generic pronoun man is so handy, you can almost always use active verbs with man to express a passive idea.
 

Man hat das Konto letzte Woche eröffnet.
The account was opened last week.

 
Man hat den Betrag bereits überwiesen.
The amount has already been transferred.


Examples of man

  • Verzeihung, kommt man so zur S-Bahn?
  • Ja, wo kann man hier gut essen?