This is the 14771st most frequent German word.
passende
Suitable.
In this sentence, 'passende' is an adjective that agrees with the feminine noun 'Jacke' in the accusative case (eine passende Jacke). It means 'suitable' or 'appropriate', describing the jacket sought for the specific occasion.
Ich suchte nach einer passenden Jacke für den Anlass.
I was looking for a suitable jacket for the occasion.
Here, 'passende' is used as an adjective modifying the feminine noun 'Antwort' in the accusative case (die passende Antwort). It indicates the proper or correct answer suitable for the question.
Finde die passende Antwort auf die Frage.
Find the appropriate answer to the question.
In this example, 'passenden' (part of 'einer passenden Lösung') is a descriptive adjective modifying the feminine noun 'Lösung' in the dative case, representing the idea of a solution that fits or is appropriate for the given situation.