Learning language
Translation language
verb · A2 · very often · UK/US

passieren

happen

Meaning of passieren

take place

Learn passieren with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A2very often

passieren fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
German[paˈsiːʁən]
Russian transcription[slʊˈt͡ɕat͡sə]
happen
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

passieren with Russian translation

passieren usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Такое может случиться где угодно.

So etwas kann überall passieren.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Несчастный случай мог произойти внезапно.

Der Unfall konnte plötzlich passieren.

Learn by topic

passieren belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

passierenслучаться
Jahreszeitenвремена года
Frühlingвесна
Winterзима
beginnenначинаться
endenзаканчиваться
Temperaturтемпература

passieren synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between passieren / stattfinden / eintreten / auftreten

🇩🇪German

Means that something "takes place" or "is held": a meeting, lesson, event, concert. It is used for planned events, not random incidents.

A2Very Often
🇩🇪German

Means "to occur", "to happen", or "to come into effect". Often used for events, changes, consequences, and official statements.

A2Often
🇩🇪German

Often means "to appear", "to arise", or "to occur". It can describe problems, symptoms, errors, or phenomena; it also means "to perform" on stage.

A2Often

What's the difference

Related words and lists for passieren

How to pronounce passieren and what this word means

passieren means happen. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce passieren

[paˈsiːʁən]

passieren translation

happen

passieren examples

So etwas kann überall passieren.

passieren transcription

[paˈsiːʁən]

Questions about this word

passieren meaning: what does it mean?

geschehen; sich ereignen; stattfinden

passieren pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

passieren is pronounced as [paˈsiːʁən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

passieren definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

So etwas kann überall passieren. Translation: Такое может случиться где угодно.

Is passieren part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, passieren (happen) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is passieren part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, passieren (happen) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn passieren in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.