an|passen
Translation
to adapt, to adjust, to fit
Examples
Er versucht, sich der Gruppe anzupassen.
He is trying to adapt to the group.
Die Kleidung ist noch anzupassen.
The clothes still need to be adjusted.
Grammar Patterns
((sich Akk.)) ((an+4)) anpassen | to adapt (oneself) to sth. | Man muss sich an die neuen Regeln anpassen.
((et4)) ((an+4)) anpassen | to adapt sth. to sth. | Sie passt ihr Verhalten der Situation an.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adaptieren, einstellen, ändern
Etymology
From 'an-' (on, to) + 'passen' (to fit). Literally, to make something fit onto something else.
Memory Tips
Think of making a suit 'fit' ('passen') 'to' ('an') a customer's measurements.