passend
fit · suitable · appropriate
Es beschreibt etwas, das gut zu einer Sache oder Situation gehört und nicht fehl am Platz wirkt.
Meaning in English
passend means suitable, appropriate, fitting, or matching—something that “fits” well in a situation, context, or with another thing.
Common translations depending on context:
- appropriate / suitable (for a situation, time, person, purpose)
- matching / fitting (going well together, corresponding)
Parts / Word formation
- From the verb passen = to fit, to suit, to match
- passend is the present participle/adjective form: literally “fitting” or “suiting”.
Multiple meanings / uses
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Appropriate / suitable (for a context)
- ein passender Moment = a suitable moment
- passende Worte = appropriate words
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Matching / fitting (in the sense of going together)
- ein passendes Hemd zur Hose = a shirt that matches the trousers
- passende Schuhe = matching/appropriate shoes
German synonyms
Depending on meaning:
- geeignet (suitable)
- angemessen (appropriate, fitting for the situation)
- zutreffend (accurate, applicable—often for statements)
- stimmig (coherent, harmonious)
- richtig (right/correct, sometimes in context)
- entsprechend (corresponding)
German antonyms
If applicable:
- unpassend (inappropriate, not fitting)
- ungeeignet (unsuitable)
- unangemessen (inappropriate)
- nicht stimmig (not coherent / not harmonious)
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Examples
Für die Veranstaltung ist ihr Outfit sehr passend.adjective
For the event, her outfit is very fitting.
Ein passendes Kleid zu finden, kann schwierig sein.adjective
Finding a suitable dress can be difficult.
Dieses Outfit ist nicht passend.adjective
This outfit is not appropriate.
Hast du eine passende Idee für das Problem gefunden?adjective
Did you find a suitable idea for the problem?
Die passende Antwort fiel ihm sofort ein.adjective
The fitting answer occurred to him immediately.
Der Lehrer suchte nach einer passenden Aufgabe für die Klasse.adjective
The teacher was looking for a suitable task for the class.
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