(he)rum verb

rumpassen

hat rumgepasst · passte rum
Based on: passen, rum, herum
1.

to fit around it

(Not common, but could for instance work for a bike lock you're trying to make go around a lamp pole but it's too small. )
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2.

to pass around

(In soccer, when you pass the ball around. Not common at all, but I wanted to mention it as a sort of easter egg meaning.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'rumpassen' have?

rumpassen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to fit around it, 2. to pass around.

What is the past tense of 'rumpassen'?

hat rumgepasst / passte rum

What is 'rumpassen' related to?

The word 'rumpassen' is related to passen and rum, herum.

Where can I learn more about 'rumpassen'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.