passing

• Bezeichnet etwas Vorübergehendes, Flüchtiges oder Oberflächliches, zum Beispiel ein flüchtiges Interesse oder ein flüchtiger Blick.

Used to describe something that is temporary, fleeting, or superficial, such as a passing interest or glance.

1. Going pastA2formal

   Moving by or past something.

   Vorbeigehend

   • A passing car splashed water on the sidewalk.
   • He waved to a passing pedestrian.
   • The passing train made a loud noise.

   Antonymeremainingstopping

2. Brief or temporaryB1formal

   Lasting only a short time; fleeting.

   Vorübergehend

   • It was just a passing thought.
   • She felt a passing sadness but soon recovered.
   • He had a passing interest in photography.

   Synonymebriefephemeralfleetingmomentaryshort-livedtemporarytransienttransitory

   Antonymeconstantcontinuousenduringeternaleverlastinglastingpermanentperpetual

3. Achieving a required standardB1formal

   Sufficient to pass a test or exam.

   Ausreichend

   • She got a passing grade on the test.
   • His work was only passing quality.
   • They celebrated their passing scores.

   Synonymeacceptableadequatequalifyingsatisfactorysufficient

   Antonymefailing

• Das Vorbeigehen oder Vorübergehen an etwas oder jemandem; auch das Verstreichen von Zeit sowie euphemistisch das Sterben.

A noun referring to the act of moving past, going by, or progressing from one state or place to another, with various specific meanings in different contexts.

1. B2formal

   The act of dying; euphemism for death.

   Tod

   • The family mourned the passing of their beloved grandfather.
   • His passing was peaceful after a long illness.
   • We gathered to celebrate her passing with fond memories.

   Synonymedeceasedemisedepartureexpirationloss

   Antonymebirthlife

2. Passing of timeB1formal

   The process of time going by.

   Verstreichen der Zeit

   • With the passing of time, the pain faded.
   • The passing of the seasons brings new changes.
   • He reflected on the passing of another year.

   Synonymecourseflowlapsepassageprogress

3. Achievement in examA2informal

   The act of successfully completing a test or exam.

   Bestehen einer Prüfung

   • Her passing of the bar exam was a great achievement.
   • The rate of passing in the class was very high.
   • Congratulations on your passing of the driving test!

   Synonymepasssuccess

   Antonymefailure

• 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