passen
Translation
to fit, to suit, to match, to pass (a ball)
Examples
Die Schuhe haben perfekt gepasst.
The shoes fit perfectly.
Der Termin hat mir gut gepasst.
The appointment suited me well.
Er hat den Ball zum Stürmer gepasst.
He passed the ball to the striker.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to fit sb. The dress fits you well.
((zu+3)) to go with sth. The shoes go with the dress.
((in+4)) to fit in sth. The key doesn't fit in the lock.
Similar Words
stehen (to suit), kleiden (to suit)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'passen'. The 'ge-' prefix is typical for past participles in German.
Memory Tips
Similar to English 'pass', but the core meaning is 'to fit' or 'to suit'. Imagine a key that 'passes' the test and fits the lock.