Kan ik dit shirt passen om de maat en look te controleren?
English: Can I try on this shirt to check the size and look?
passen /pˈɑsən/ · phrasal verb · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "try on".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Communicatie en Expressie
- Source term
- try on
- Translation
- passen
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- phrasal verb
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| Dictionary form | passen |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + passen
- Examples
- We moeten vaak passen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Dutch Communicatie en Expressie.
Example Sentences
Ik wil deze jas passen voordat ik hem koop.
English: I want to try on this jacket before buying it.
Ze paste in de winkel verschillende jurken.
English: She tried on several dresses at the store.
Mag ik die schoenen passen?
English: Can I try on those shoes?
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