passen

Meaning

1. (intransitive,weak) to fit
2. (intransitive,weak) to suit, to be suitable for
3. (intransitive,weak) to go with (to correspond or fit well with, to match)
4. (intransitive,weak) to pass

Concepts

fit

suit

match

pass

be suitable

bear

rival

reach

gather in

become

fit in

go

sit

sit down

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpasən/

Etymology

Borrowed from French passer, intermediated and influenced by Dutch passen. Compare the noun Pass. From Middle French passer, from Old French passer, from Vulgar Latin *passāre, derived from Latin passus (“step”, noun).

Sentences

Wie viele dieser Container passen noch mal dort auf das Containerschiff ?

How many of these containers will fit on the container ship there again?