Passieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Passieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "happen", "occur" or "take place".

Essential properties of "passieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: passieren
  • Simple past: passierte
  • Participle: passiert

See full conjugation of passieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "passieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To happen or occur"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Was ist gestern passiert?What happened yesterday?
  2. Es kann viel passieren in einem Jahr.A lot can happen in a year.
  3. Ich hoffe, es wird nichts Schlimmes passieren.I hope nothing bad will happen.

2.) "To pass through or cross"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Grenze passieren.We have to cross the border.
  2. Das Schiff passierte den Kanal.The ship passed through the canal.
  3. Sie passierten den Kontrollpunkt ohne Probleme.They passed the checkpoint without problems.

3.) "To strain or purée food"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Suppe muss passiert werden, bevor sie serviert wird.The soup must be strained before it is served.
  2. Bitte passieren Sie die Tomaten für die Sauce.Please purée the tomatoes for the sauce.
  3. Er passierte das Gemüse, um es für das Baby vorzubereiten.He puréed the vegetables to prepare them for the baby.
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