Verb

passen

Translation

to fit, to suit, to match

Die Hose passt mir nicht.

The pants 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?

((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 trunk.

Synonyms: stehen (to suit, for clothes), geeignet sein (to be suitable)

Cognate with English 'pass', but with the specific meaning of 'to fit' or 'to be appropriate'.

Think of a puzzle piece. If it 'passes' into the slot, it 'passen' (fits).