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English - German
Pass
pæs
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
bestehen, vorbeigehen, übergeben, vergehen, bestehen (eine Prüfung)
Pass meanings in German
bestehen
Example:
He passed the exam.
Er hat die Prüfung bestanden.
Did you pass the test?
Hast du den Test bestanden?
Usage: formalContext: academic or professional settings
Note: This meaning refers to successfully completing a test or exam.
vorbeigehen
Example:
He passed by the store.
Er ist am Geschäft vorbeigegangen.
The bus passed our house.
Der Bus ist an unserem Haus vorbeigefahren.
Usage: informalContext: describing movement or location
Note: This meaning is used to indicate going past or moving beyond a place.
übergeben
Example:
Please pass me the salt.
Bitte gib mir das Salz.
He passed the ball to his teammate.
Er hat den Ball an seinen Mitspieler gepasst.
Usage: informalContext: handing over objects or transferring something to someone
Note: This meaning is commonly used in everyday situations to indicate giving or transferring something to another person.
vergehen
Example:
Time passes quickly.
Die Zeit vergeht schnell.
As the years pass, things change.
Mit den Jahren vergehen die Dinge.
Usage: formalContext: referring to time or the passage of time
Note: This meaning is used to describe the passage or flow of time.
bestehen (eine Prüfung)
Example:
She passed the driving test.
Sie hat die Fahrprüfung bestanden.
To pass a test, you need to study.
Um eine Prüfung zu bestehen, musst du lernen.
Usage: formalContext: related to examinations or tests
Note: This meaning specifically refers to passing a test or examination.
Pass's synonyms
Succeed
To achieve a desired outcome or goal.
Example: She worked hard to succeed in her exams.
Note: While 'pass' generally refers to achieving a minimum standard or level, 'succeed' implies achieving a positive outcome or reaching a goal.
Clear
To pass through a test or examination successfully.
Example: He cleared the test with flying colors.
Note: Similar to 'pass,' but 'clear' often implies passing with distinction or ease.
Advance
To move forward or progress, especially after meeting a requirement.
Example: She advanced to the next level of the competition.
Note: While 'pass' focuses on meeting a standard, 'advance' emphasizes moving forward or progressing to the next stage.
Qualify
To meet the necessary requirements or standards.
Example: He qualified for the final round of the competition.
Note: Similar to 'pass,' but 'qualify' often implies meeting specific criteria or standards.
Sail through
To pass easily or comfortably without difficulty.
Example: She sailed through the interview effortlessly.
Note: This phrase emphasizes passing with ease or minimal effort.
Pass expressions, common phrases
Pass away
To die or to stop living.
Example: My grandfather passed away last week.
Note: Pass away specifically refers to the act of dying.
Pass out
To lose consciousness; to faint.
Example: She passed out from exhaustion during the marathon.
Note: Pass out is used to describe a sudden loss of consciousness.
Pass by
To go past something or someone without stopping.
Example: I saw the bus pass by without stopping.
Note: Pass by indicates movement past a point without interacting or stopping.
Pass off
To present or represent something as genuine or real when it is not.
Example: He tried to pass off the fake painting as an original.
Note: Pass off involves deceiving or pretending something is different than it actually is.
Pass on
To choose not to accept or do something; to decline or reject.
Example: I will pass on dessert tonight; I'm too full.
Note: Pass on involves refusing or opting out of something.
Pass up
To miss or let go of an opportunity; to not take advantage of something.
Example: Don't pass up the opportunity to study abroad; it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance.
Note: Pass up implies a missed chance or opportunity.
Pass the buck
To shift responsibility or blame to someone else.
Example: The manager always passes the buck when there's a problem, never taking responsibility.
Note: Pass the buck involves avoiding responsibility by passing it to another person.
Pass everyday (slang) expressions
Pass the torch
To transfer responsibility or authority to someone else, typically to a successor or a younger person.
Example: It's time for me to retire and pass the torch to the younger generation.
Note: This slang term implies a symbolic act of passing on leadership or responsibility, often from an older person to a younger one.
Pass the vibe
To share or spread a positive atmosphere, energy, or vibe.
Example: Let's pass the good vibes around and make this party amazing!
Note: In this context, 'pass' is used to indicate transmitting or circulating positive vibes among a group of people.
Pass for
To be accepted or mistaken as something or someone else.
Example: With those new glasses, you could easily pass for a movie star.
Note: This phrase suggests that someone is able to be perceived or mistaken as something they are not, often used in terms of appearance or identity.
Pass as
Similar to 'pass for,' to be seen or accepted as something or someone else.
Example: His fake ID was so good that he could easily pass as 21 years old.
Note: This term is used when someone's appearance or behavior allows them to be seen or accepted as a different identity, often in situations like age verification or impersonation.
Pass muster
To meet the required standard or level of acceptability.
Example: I hope this report will pass muster with the boss; I worked really hard on it.
Note: This slang term refers to meeting specific criteria or standards, often in terms of approval or assessment.
Take a pass at
To decline or reject the opportunity or offer.
Example: I think I'll take a pass at the job offer; it just doesn't feel right for me.
Note: In this context, 'take a pass at' indicates choosing not to accept or pursue something, often due to personal preference or lack of interest.
Pass the hat
To ask for contributions or donations from a group of people.
Example: Let's pass the hat around to collect some money for our colleague's birthday gift.
Note: This slang term involves physically passing around a hat or container to collect money or donations for a specific purpose, often used in informal fundraising situations.
Pass - Examples
The teacher passed the papers back to the students.
Der Lehrer gab die Papiere an die Schüler zurück.
The storm will pass by tomorrow.
Der Sturm wird morgen vorbeiziehen.
He don't studied hard but still passed the exam.
Er hat nicht hart gelernt, aber hat die Prüfung trotzdem bestanden.
Pass grammar
Pass - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: pass
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): passes
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): pass
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): passed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): passing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): passes
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): pass
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): pass
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Pass Contains 1 syllables: pass
Phonetic transcription: ˈpas
pass , ˈpas (The red syllable is stressed)
Pass - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Pass: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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