passgenau
precisely fitting
Fitting so precisely that little or no gap remains and something fits or fits together perfectly.
EXAMPLE
Die passgenaue Abdeckung schützt das Gerät vor Staub.
The precisely fitting cover protects the device from dust.
passgenau
precisely fitting / tailored
passgenau – passgenauer – am passgenausten
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Meanings
passgenau
tailored
Adapted precisely to specific requirements, needs, or a particular situation.
EXAMPLE
Die Beratung bietet passgenaue Lösungen für kleine Unternehmen.
The advisory service offers tailored solutions for small businesses.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry passgenau, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | passgenau |
|---|---|
| comparative | passgenauer |
| superlative | am passgenausten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Passgenau' (precisely fitting / tailored) is made up of 'pass' (from 'passen', to fit) and 'genau' (precise). The word therefore describes something that fits exactly and is especially precise in its fit or adaptation.
EXAMPLE
Die passgenaue Halterung verhindert, dass das Fahrradlicht verrutscht.
The precisely fitting mount prevents the bicycle light from slipping out of place.
Typical collocations
When referring to physical objects, 'passgenau' (precisely fitting) often occurs with words such as 'Abdeckung' (cover), 'Ersatzteil' (replacement part), 'Hülle' (case), 'Form' (shape), or 'Sitz' (fit). It describes something that physically fits exactly into or onto something else.
EXAMPLE
Für das alte Modell gibt es eine passgenaue Schutzhülle.
A precisely fitting protective case is available for the old model.
Tailored solutions
When referring to offers and services, 'passgenau' (tailored) means that something precisely meets specific needs, goals, or requirements. In phrases such as 'passgenau auf die Bedürfnisse abgestimmt' (precisely tailored to the needs), 'auf' belongs to 'abgestimmt' as part of the construction 'auf etwas abgestimmt' (tailored to something).
EXAMPLE
Das Programm bietet Unterstützung, die passgenau auf die Bedürfnisse von Berufseinsteigern abgestimmt ist.
The program offers support that is precisely tailored to the needs of people starting their careers.
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