German Conversation · Level 59
75 words
German word
passen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpasən/
Meaning
- verbfit
Example
Das Kleid passt mir gut.
The dress fits me well.
More examples
Die Farbe des Kleides passt perfekt zu meinen Schuhen.
The color of the dress goes perfectly with my shoes.
Core concept
Two things line up cleanly, whether they are physical objects, personal needs, or parts of a schedule.
Common phrases
passt perfekt
fit perfectly
passt wie angegossen
fit like a glove
passt mir gut
fit me well
Similar words
stehen: To look attractive on a person, especially in a particular color or style.
sitzen: To fit snugly on the body without slipping or shifting.
gehen: To suit a person's schedule or be possible at a certain time.
klappen: To work out successfully as planned or agreed.
Definition in German
Etwas hat die richtige Größe, Form oder Eigenschaft für jemanden oder etwas; auch: etwas stimmt zeitlich oder organisatorisch überein
Word origin
The verb was borrowed from French passer, ultimately from Latin passare, and German developed its modern senses of fitting and being suitable.
Usage tips
- For clothing that looks good on a person, German usually uses stehen rather than passen.