How to Say ‘To go perfectly with’ in German
Super passen zu
ZOO-per PAH-sen tsoo
[ZOO-per PAH-sen tsoo]
💬 Usage Tip: passen zu takes the form after zu that changes der and das to dem, and die to der: Die Farbe passt super zu deinen Augen "The colour really suits your eyes."
Phrase Breakdown
Super
[ZOO-per]
great
Informal positive reaction meaning something is very good.
Super, das passt perfekt in meinen Kalender.
Great, that fits perfectly in my calendar.
passen
[PAH-sen]
fit; suit; are suitable
Shows that an idea or format is appropriate for the purpose.
Für die Marke passen solche Inhalte gut, deshalb passen sie auch ins Konzept.
Such content suits the brand well, so it also fits the concept.
zu
[tsoo]
with; to
In 'passen zu' it means to go well with.
Die Schuhe passen zum Kleid.
The shoes go with the dress.
Guides for German learners
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
What Learners Are Saying
“Berlin bureaucracy requires real German. This app got me from zero to handling my Anmeldung appointment in three weeks. My coworkers couldn’t believe it.”
Emma L., 27, UX Researcher
“Relocated to Munich with my family. The everyday scenarios — grocery shopping, doctor visits, school meetings — are exactly what we needed to settle in.”
Marcus J., 40, Engineer
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer