VERB
passen/ˈpasn̩/to fit; to suit; to match
passen is a German verb that means to fit, to suit, or to match. It is pronounced /ˈpasn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "passte" and the past participle is "gepasst".
Definitions
1.to be the right size or shape for someone or something(size/clothing)
a.to fit (in terms of size)
Die Schuhe passen mir nicht.—The shoes don't fit me.
2.to be suitable or appropriate(suitability)
a.to suit, be suitable for a situation or person
Das passt gut zu dir.—That suits you well.
3.to go together visually or functionally(correspondence/matching)
a.to match, to go well with something else
Die Farbe passt nicht zum Sofa.—The color doesn't match the sofa.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | passen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | passe |
| Present (du) | passt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | passt |
| Preterite (ich) | passte |
| Participle II | gepasst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | passte |
| Imperative (singular) | pass |
| Imperative (plural) | passt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "passen" mean in English?
- "passen" means to fit, to suit, or to match. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "passen"?
- "passen" is pronounced /ˈpasn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "passen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "passen" is "gepasst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "passen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "passen" becomes "passte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "passen"?
- "passen" is a verb in German.
