passieren
Translation
to happen, to pass, to cross
Examples
Was ist gestern passiert?
What happened yesterday?
Wir haben die Grenze passiert.
We passed the border.
Das kann jedem passieren.
That can happen to anyone.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.nom)) to happen to (sb.) What happened to you?
((sth.acc)) to pass, cross (sth.) We passed the border.
Similar Words
Synonyms: geschehen, vorkommen; Antonyms: -
Etymology
From French 'passer' (to pass)
Memory Tips
False friend alert: It usually means 'to happen'. Only means 'to pass' in specific contexts like borders.