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passen

fit

Meaning of passen

be suitable

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DE[ˈpasn̩]
fit
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passen belongs to the topic "Clothing and Footwear". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

passenfit
Hemdshirt
Rockskirt
Hosepants
Hosetrousers
Jeanshosejeans
kurze Hoseshorts

passen synonyms

Related words worth learning together

stehen
Used for clothing on a person: means 'to suit' or 'look good on', with emphasis on appearance.
einpassen
Usually about fitting in or adapting (to fit in/place) — emphasizes adjustment or being fitted in, not simply 'suitable'.
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🇩🇪de

Used for clothing on a person: means 'to suit' or 'look good on', with emphasis on appearance.

A2Very Often
E
🇩🇪de
einpassen

Usually about fitting in or adapting (to fit in/place) — emphasizes adjustment or being fitted in, not simply 'suitable'.

A2Rarely

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passen means fit. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce passen

[ˈpasn̩]

passen translation

fit

passen transcription

[ˈpasn̩]

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passen meaning: what does it mean?

für etwas geeignet sein; passen

passen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

passen is pronounced as [ˈpasn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is passen part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

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Is passen part of In a Clothing Store vocabulary?

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