No. 1,308 in German
passieren
"Passieren" means "to happen" or "to pass."
In a sentence
Was ist hier passiert?
What happened here?
This usage of "passieren" refers to something occurring or taking place.
Du kannst passieren, wenn die Ampel grünes Licht zeigt.
You can pass when the traffic light shows green.
Here, "passieren" means to pass or go through, often used in the context of crossing or moving past a location.
Der Passagier ließ die Waren durch das Terminal passieren.
The passenger let the goods pass through the terminal.
In this example, "passieren" is used to indicate letting something pass through or transit, often relating to a control point or checkpoint.
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