pass

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: das Vorbeigehen oder Passieren, ein bestandener Test oder eine bestandene Prüfung, ein Ausweis oder eine Eintrittskarte, ein Zuspiel oder Wurf in Sportarten sowie ein schmaler Weg über einen Berg.

A noun with multiple meanings, including an act of moving past something, a successful result in an examination, a ticket or permit for entry, a throw of a ball in sports, or a narrow route through mountains.

1. Success in examA2formal

   An official mark showing that someone has successfully completed a test or exam.

   Bestandene Prüfung

   • She got a pass in all her subjects.
   • He narrowly achieved a pass in mathematics.
   • The pass mark is 60 percent.

   Antonymefail

2. Permission or ticketB1formal

   A document that allows someone to enter a place or travel without paying.

   Erlaubnis oder Fahrkarte

   • They gave us a free pass to the concert.
   • Show your pass at the entrance.
   • I have a backstage pass for the event.

   Synonymeadmissionauthorizationbadgecredentiallaissez passerpermitticket

3. Route through mountainsB2formal

   A narrow path or road through mountains or difficult terrain.

   Gebirgspass

   • The hikers crossed the mountain pass at dawn.
   • The pass was blocked by heavy snow.
   • This pass offers stunning views of the valley.

   Synonymecoldefilegapnotchsaddle

4. Sports actionB1informalsport

   An act of kicking, throwing, or hitting a ball to another player.

   Pass

   • He made a perfect pass to his teammate.
   • The quarterback threw a long pass.
   • A good pass set up the winning goal.

   Synonymedeliveryfeedkickthrowtoss

• Verb, das das Vorbeigehen oder Überschreiten von etwas, die Übergabe von Besitz oder das erfolgreiche Bestehen einer Prüfung oder eines Tests bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate moving past or beyond something, transferring possession, or succeeding in an exam or test.

1. Move pastA1formal

   To go by or move beyond something or someone.

   Vorbeigehen

   • The car passed us on the highway.
   • She passed the shop without stopping.
   • Time passes quickly when you're having fun.

   Synonymego bygo pastovertakepass by

   Antonymehaltremainstaystop

2. Succeed in examA2formal

   To successfully complete a test, exam, or course.

   Prüfung bestehen

   • He passed his driving test on the first try.
   • All students passed the final exam.
   • Did you pass the math test?

   Synonymeaceclearget throughqualifysail throughsucceed

   Antonymefail

3. Give or hand overA1formal

   To transfer something to someone else.

   Weitergeben

   • Please pass the salt.
   • She passed the ball to her teammate.
   • He passed me the documents.

   Synonymeconveydelivergivehandhand overtransferturn over

4. B2formal

   To die (formal or euphemistic expression).

   Sterben

   • His grandfather passed away last night.
   • She passed peacefully in her sleep.
   • The news of his passing shocked everyone.

   Synonymedeceasedepartexpirepass awaypass onperish

Phrasal-Variantenpass acrosspass alongpass aroundpass awaypass bypass offpass onpass outpass overpass throughpass up