passen
Translation
to fit, to suit, to match, to pass
Examples
Die Schuhe passen mir perfekt.
The shoes fit me perfectly.
Der Termin morgen passt mir gut.
The appointment tomorrow suits me well.
Rot passt nicht zu Grün.
Red doesn't go with green.
Im Kartenspiel musste er passen.
In the card game, he had to pass.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) to fit ((sb.)) The jacket fits you well.
((j-m)) to suit ((sb.)) Does three o'clock suit you?
((zu+3)) to match, to go with ((sth.)) Your tie goes well with your shirt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stehen (to suit, of clothes), geeignet sein (to be suitable)
Etymology
From Old French 'passer' (to pass). The idea is that something 'passes' a test of size or suitability.
Memory Tips
Think of a key 'passing' through a lock; it 'fits'. Or in a game, you 'pass' your turn.