Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

pass konjugieren

Translation (Übersetzung) to fit, to suit, to match
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [pas]
A1
Verbs
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
dative verb clothing matching suitability
A common verb used to describe things that fit together, match, or are suitable. Often used with dative case for the person.

pass is a German Verbs

Learn pass meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. pass is classified as a Verb in German grammar.

pass Examples (Beispiele) in English

pass examples with English translations. See how to use pass in sentences. pass example sentences in English below.

Die Schuhe passen mir gut.
The shoes fit me well.
Trying on shoes
Das Hemd passt nicht zu der Hose.
The shirt doesn't match the pants.
Choosing clothes
Der Schlüssel passt in das Schloss.
The key fits into the lock.
Using a key

pass Konjugation — Präsens, Perfekt, Präteritum, Imperativ, and Partizip II (Partizip 2) on one URL (Präteritum und Perfekt together here). English meaning and usage tips are above; common learner mistakes below when available.

pass Konjugation Präsens

ich
passe
du
passt
er/sie/es
passt
wir
passen
ihr
passt
sie/Sie
passen

pass Konjugation Perfekt

ich
habe gepasst
du
hast gepasst
er/sie/es
hat gepasst
wir
haben gepasst
ihr
habt gepasst
sie/Sie
haben gepasst

pass Konjugation Präteritum

ich
passte
du
passtest
er/sie/es
passte
wir
passten
ihr
passtet
sie/Sie
passten

pass Konjugation Futur I

ich
werde passen
du
wirst passen
er/sie/es
wird passen
wir
werden passen
ihr
werdet passen
sie/Sie
werden passen

pass Konjugation Futur II

ich
werde gepasst haben
du
wirst gepasst haben
er/sie/es
wird gepasst haben
wir
werden gepasst haben
ihr
werdet gepasst haben
sie/Sie
werden gepasst haben

pass Konjugation Imperativ

passen Sie

pass Konjugation Konjunktiv I

ich
passe
du
passest
er/sie/es
passe
wir
passen
ihr
passet
sie/Sie
passen

pass Konjugation Konjunktiv II

ich
passte
du
passtest
er/sie/es
passte
wir
passten
ihr
passtet
sie/Sie
passten

pass Konjugation Plusquamperfekt

ich
hatte gepasst
du
hattest gepasst
er/sie/es
hatte gepasst
wir
hatten gepasst
ihr
hattet gepasst
sie/Sie
hatten gepasst

pass Partizip 2

Partizip II (Partizip 2) — past participle for Perfekt, Plusquamperfekt, and passive. For pass it is gepasst (see Perfekt above with haben or sein).

pass — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for pass — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich passe das Buch
    Das Buch passt mir
    Passen is intransitive and takes dative for the person, not accusative
  • Das passt zu mich
    Das passt zu mir
    After 'zu' use dative case, not accusative
  • Die Schuhe passen mich
    Die Schuhe passen mir
    Passen requires dative case for the person

pass Word Family - pass Related Words - pass Family Members

pass Word Family (Wortfamilie)

pass word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn pass family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore pass related words and expand your German vocabulary.

noun form (Substantivierung)
Passung
Meaning: fit, matching
Example: Die Passung der Teile ist perfekt.
Noun
adjective form (Adjektivierung)
passend
Meaning: fitting, suitable
Example: Das ist eine passende Lösung.
Adjective
prefix verb (Präfixverb)
zusammenpassen
Meaning: to match/go together
Example: Die Farben passen gut zusammen.
Verb
anpassen
Meaning: to adapt, adjust
Example: Wir müssen den Plan anpassen.
Verb

pass Usage - pass Collocations - pass Idioms - pass Synonyms - pass Antonyms

pass Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use pass in context. Discover pass collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master pass usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

pass Collocations (Kollokationen)

pass collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn pass word combinations and how to use pass with other words naturally.

zu jemandem passen
to suit someone
High frequency
zusammen passen
to match/go together
High frequency
in etwas passen
to fit into something
High frequency
gut passen
to fit well
High frequency
nicht passen
to not fit/suit
High frequency
zu etwas passen
to match something
Medium frequency
perfekt passen
to fit perfectly
Medium frequency
zur Stimmung passen
to suit the mood
Medium frequency

pass Idioms (Redewendungen)

pass idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing pass with meanings and explanations. Master pass expressions used in everyday German.

Das passt wie die Faust aufs Auge
That fits like a fist in the eye
Means something doesn't fit at all or is completely inappropriate
Das passt mir nicht in den Kram
That doesn't fit into my plans
Means something doesn't suit one's plans or interests
Wie angegossen passen
To fit like a glove
Means something fits perfectly
Das passt wie Arsch auf Eimer
That fits like ass on bucket
Vulgar expression meaning something fits perfectly

pass Synonyms (Synonyme)

pass synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for pass and expand your German vocabulary. Learn pass similar words and their usage.

geeignet sein
Meaning: to be suitable
High similarity
harmonieren
Meaning: to harmonize
Medium similarity
übereinstimmen
Meaning: to agree/match
Medium similarity
entsprechen
Meaning: to correspond
Medium similarity
zusammenpassen
Meaning: to go together
High similarity

pass Antonyms (Antonyme)

pass antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to pass. Discover pass opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

nicht passen
Meaning: to not fit
widersprechen
Meaning: to contradict
stören
Meaning: to disturb
abweichen
Meaning: to deviate

pass Semantically Related Words - pass Contextually Related Words - pass Thematically Related Words

pass Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

pass semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to pass. Explore pass related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn pass contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Schuh Kleidung Größe Farbe Stil Harmonie Kompatibilität

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