How to Say ‘Does... suit you?’ in German
Passt Ihnen
pahst EE-nen
[pahst EE-nen]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally: does it fit you? Very German, very practical, very useful.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a standard way to check availability in Germany, from doctors to hairdressers.
Phrase Breakdown
Passt
[pahst]
suits / works
From passen; used to ask whether a time is convenient.
Passt Ihnen der Termin am Freitag?
Does the appointment on Friday work for you?
Ihnen
[EE-nen]
you (formal, dative)
Polite form of you, used when asking if something suits someone.
Passt Ihnen auch der Nachmittag?
Does the afternoon also work for you?
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