How to Say ‘That works well’ in German
Das passt gut
dahs pahst goot
[dahs pahst goot]
🇩🇪 In Germany: Das passt gut is a very normal, natural way to accept a suggested time in Germany. It sounds smoother than translating "that is good for me" word for word.
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
that
Demonstrative pronoun referring to a suggestion, plan, or idea.
Das klingt nach einem guten Plan.
That sounds like a good plan.
passt
[pahst]
fits / works
Here it means that a time or suggestion is convenient or suitable.
Der Termin passt gut in meinen Kalender.
The appointment fits well in my calendar.
gut
[goot]
well
Adverb used to say something works nicely or suitably.
Mittwoch passt gut für mich.
Wednesday works well for me.
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