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Passive voice - present tense

  • 13-11-2009 6:49pm
    #1
    Jay Pentatonic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 436 ✭✭


    Hey,
    I've just recently started to learn the passive voice (again :() & I just have a question about when it's used in the present tense.

    Is there any way to differentiate between "is" & "is being"
    I have a book (schaum's...) that shows some examples...

    Der Junge wird von den Eltern gefragt - the boy is asked by his parents
    Dem Verwundeten wird vom Arzt geholfen - the wounded man is being helped by the doctor

    but, in another example, it gives the impression that either is acceptable...

    Die Tür wird geschlossen - the door is (being) closed

    I guess this is just one of those lots in translation things:pac:, but I'd still appreciate any info:)
    Thanks!


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