adjectiveadverb

passend

megfelelő

Es beschreibt etwas, das gut zu einer Sache oder Situation gehört und nicht fehl am Platz wirkt.

The German word "passend" is an adjective meaning "suitable", "appropriate", or "fitting". It comes from the verb "passen", which means "to fit" or "to suit".

Similar words:

  • geeignet (suitable)
  • angemessen (appropriate)
  • zutreffend (accurate, applicable)

Differences:

  • passend focuses on something physically or contextually fitting or matching.
  • geeignet emphasizes general suitability, often for a purpose.
  • angemessen underlines appropriateness in terms of social norms or standards.
  • zutreffend refers more to correctness or truthfulness rather than fit.

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Examples

Für die Veranstaltung ist ihr Outfit sehr passend.adjective

Az eseményre az öltözéke nagyon megfelelő.

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