English–German

“fit together” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfyːgn̩/

Example

Die Teile fügen sich gut.

The parts fit together well.

Illustration for fügen (fit together)

How to say “fit together” in German

“Fit together” in German is fügen.

A part finds its proper place in a larger whole, whether the whole is a physical object or an established order.

Full entry for fügen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fügen

Kann ich noch etwas hinzufügen?

Can I add anything else?

Tips for using fügen

  • Sich in etwas fügen means 'fit into something', while sich jemandem fügen means 'submit to someone'; the construction determines the sense.

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