Fit for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

FIT-for, FIT-fer, FIT-fur

UK

fˈɪt/ /fˈɔː

FIT-for

Definition

Describes something that is suitable, appropriate, or good enough for a particular purpose or situation.

Usage & Nuances

Common in semi-formal and formal English. Often used with purposes or people: 'fit for human consumption', 'fit for a king'. Implies a standard or requirement is met. Not the same as 'fit to' (which usually takes a verb).

• Spanish: apto para - adecuado para
• Portuguese (BR): apropriado para - adequado para
• Portuguese (PT): apropriado para - adequado para
• Chinese (Simplified): 适合于 - 适合
• Chinese (Traditional): 適合於 - 適合
• Hindi: के अनुकूल - के योग्य
• Arabic: مناسب لـ - صالح لـ
• Bengali: উপযুক্ত - উপযোগী
• Russian: подходящий для - пригодный для
• Japanese: 〜に適している - 〜にふさわしい
• Vietnamese: phù hợp với
• Korean: 적합한 - 알맞은
• Turkish: uygun - elverişli
• Urdu: موزوں
• Indonesian: cocok untuk - layak untuk

Example Sentences

This food is fit for children.

basic

The water is not fit for drinking.

basic

Is this room fit for guests?

basic

This solution isn’t fit for purpose.

natural

That dress is truly fit for a queen!

natural

Most of these old tools are no longer fit for use.

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