passen
Translation
to fit, to suit, to match
Examples
Die Hose passt mir nicht.
The trousers don't fit me.
Der Schlüssel passt nicht ins Schloss.
The key doesn't fit in the lock.
Rot passt gut zu dir.
Red suits you well.
Passt es dir morgen um drei?
Does tomorrow at three work for you?
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) passen to fit (sb.) The shoes fit me perfectly.
((zu+dat)) passen to match/suit (sth.) The tie matches the shirt well.
((in+acc)) passen to fit into (sth.) The suitcase doesn't fit into the boot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stehen (to suit, for clothes), geeignet sein (to be suitable)
Etymology
Related to English 'pass', but specialized to mean 'to be suitable' or 'to fit'.
Memory Tips
Imagine trying on clothes. If they 'pass' the test, they 'passen' (fit).