German Phrase
Die Gewürzmischung passt super zu Schweinefleisch.
Meaning
The spice blend goes perfectly with pork. ‘Super’ adds a colloquial, enthusiastic tone, implying the combination is especially tasty.
When to use
Use this sentence when recommending a seasoning for a pork dish, describing a recipe, or chatting with friends about cooking ideas.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DieGewürzmischungpasstsuperzuSchweinefleisch
Definite article (Die)
‘Die’ is the nominative feminine singular article, matching ‘Gewürzmischung’.
Noun gender (Gewürzmischung)
‘Gewürzmischung’ is a feminine noun; its plural would be ‘Gewürzmischungen’.
Verb ‘passen’
‘passen’ means ‘to suit/fit’. In the 3rd person singular present it becomes ‘passt’.
Colloquial adverb ‘super’
‘super’ is an informal way to say ‘great’ or ‘very well’.
Preposition ‘zu’ + dative
‘zu’ always governs the dative case; therefore ‘Schweinefleisch’ stays unchanged because it is neuter and the dative form is identical to the nominative.
Noun ‘Schweinefleisch’
‘Schweinefleisch’ is a neuter noun meaning ‘pork meat’.
🗨In Conversation
Was würdest du zu Schweinefleisch servieren?
What would you serve with pork?
Die Gewürzmischung passt super zu Schweinefleisch.
The spice mix goes great with pork.
✕Common Mistakes
Die Gewürzmischung passt gut zu Schweinefleisch.
‘gut’ is correct but less enthusiastic; learners often replace ‘super’ with ‘gut’ losing the colloquial emphasis.
Die Gewürzmischung passt super zu das Schweinefleisch.
The preposition ‘zu’ always takes dative; the noun itself doesn’t change, but beginners sometimes try to add an article in the accusative.
Die Gewürzmischung passt super mit Schweinefleisch.
‘mit’ is not used with ‘passen’; the correct preposition is ‘zu’.
↔Alternatives
Die Gewürzmischung harmoniert hervorragend mit Schweinefleisch.
The spice mix harmonizes excellently with pork.
Diese Gewürzmischung ist ideal für Schweinefleisch.
This spice mix is ideal for pork.
Zu Schweinefleisch passt diese Gewürzmischung besonders gut.
This spice mix especially suits pork.
Cultural Tip
Pork is a staple in German cuisine – think of dishes like Schweinebraten, Bratwurst, or Schnitzel. Germans often use ready‑made Gewürzmischungen (e.g., ‘Paprika‑Mischung’ or ‘Kräuter‑Mischung’) to add flavor quickly. When you say something ‘passt super zu’, you’re using a friendly, informal register that works well in everyday conversation but might be toned down in a formal cooking class.