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Passen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Passen" is used as verb with the meaning of "suit", "fit" or "be suitable".
Essential properties of "passen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: passen
- Simple past: passte
- Participle: gepasst
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "passen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To be suitable or convenient"
- Definition: "To be suitable or convenient for something or someone."
- Translation(s): suit, fit, be suitable, be convenient
- Synonym(s): passen zu, sich eignen
- Antonym(s): unpassend sein
- Related word(s): angepasst, passend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Kleid passt dir perfekt.
- Der Schlüssel passt ins Schloss.
- Dieses Datum passt mir gut.
2.) "To fit well or harmonize"
- Definition: "To fit well or harmonize with something."
- Translation(s): match, go well with, harmonize
- Synonym(s): harmonieren, zusammenpassen
- Antonym(s): nicht harmonieren
- Related word(s): Harmonie, passend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Farben passen gut zusammen.
- Diese Möbel passen perfekt ins Wohnzimmer.
- Der Hut passt zu deinem Mantel.
3.) "To fit (size or shape)"
- Definition: "To fit well or adjust (in terms of size or shape)."
- Translation(s): fit, be the right size
- Synonym(s): sitzen, passen zu
- Antonym(s): nicht passen
- Related word(s): Größe, Schuhgröße
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Schuhe passen mir nicht.
- Der Anzug passt wie angegossen.
- Dieser Ring passt perfekt auf meinen Finger.
4.) "To pass (in games/sports)"
- Definition: "To abstain from doing something (in game or sports contexts)."
- Translation(s): pass, abstain, skip a turn
- Synonym(s): aussetzen, nicht mitmachen
- Antonym(s): spielen
- Related word(s): Pass, Spiel
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich passe diese Runde.
- Er passt beim Kartenspiel.
- Wir passen und warten auf eine bessere Gelegenheit.
5.) "To pay attention"
- Definition: "To pay attention to something or someone."
- Translation(s): pay attention, watch out, look after
- Synonym(s): aufpassen, beachten
- Antonym(s): ignorieren
- Related word(s): Achtsamkeit, Aufmerksamkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bitte pass auf den Verkehr auf.
- Die Mutter passt auf ihr Kind auf.
- Er passt im Unterricht gut auf.