Passe Meaning in English
word · lemma: pass
ˌpæˈseɪ
pa-SAY
pˈɑːs
PAHSS
Definition
To move past or go through something; to give something to someone; or to succeed in a test or exam.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and flexible verb. 'Pass' can mean physically moving, transferring an object, succeeding in tests, or time going by. 'Pass out' (faint/hand out) and 'pass away' (die) are set phrases. Don't confuse 'pass' with 'past' (the noun/adjective).
Spanish: pasar - aprobar (examen) - pasar (objeto)Portuguese (BR): passar - aprovar (prova) - entregar (objeto)Portuguese (PT): passar - aprovar (exame) - entregar (objeto)Chinese (Simplified): 通过 (考试) - 递给 - 经过Chinese (Traditional): 通過 (考試) - 遞給 - 經過Hindi: पास करना - देना (वस्तु) - पार करनाArabic: يمرّ - ينجح (في اختبار) - يُعطي (غرض)Bengali: পাস করা - অতিক্রম করা - এগিয়ে দেওয়াRussian: передать - пройти - сдать (экзамен)Japanese: 渡す - 通る - 合格するVietnamese: đưa - vượt qua - thi đậuKorean: 건네주다 - 지나가다 - 합격하다Turkish: vermek - geçmek - başarmakUrdu: دینا - گزرنا - کامیاب ہوناIndonesian: memberikan - melewati - lulus
Example Sentences
Can you pass me the salt, please?
basic
She hopes to pass her driving test next week.
basic
The bus will pass the school at 8 a.m.
basic
I can't believe how quickly the weekend passed!
natural
Could you pass that book over here?
natural
I'm so happy you passed the exam—congratulations!
natural