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passend — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • apposite adjective Very suitable to the particular situation or point being made; strikingly to the point.
  • appropriate adj Suitable or correct for a particular situation.
  • apt adj Suitable or fitting for the situation.
  • becoming adj Flattering or suitable in appearance; fitting.
  • congenial adj Pleasant and easy to get along with; friendly.
  • favourable adj Showing approval, support, or goodwill.
  • fitting adj Appropriate or suitable for the occasion.
  • opportune adjective Well-timed or well-suited for a particular purpose.
  • proper adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
  • seemly adj Describes behavior that is proper and fitting for the occasion.
  • suitable adjective Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.

Senses

passend is used for these senses in English:

  • apposite Strikingly appropriate or relevant; well suited to the circumstance or in relation to something.
  • appropriate Suitable or fit; proper; felicitous.
  • apt Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
  • becoming pleasingly suitable; fit; congruous; beautiful
  • condign Fitting, appropriate, deserved, especially denoting punishment.
  • congenial Suitable to one’s needs.
  • favourable Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune.
  • fitting Appropriate; suitable.

appropriate — full definition

  1. adj Suitable or correct for a particular situation.
  2. verb To take something for one's own use, often without permission.
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