German Phrase
Ja, das passt mir.
Meaning
Literally “Yes, that fits me,” the phrase is used to say that a suggestion, plan, or item is suitable for the speaker. It conveys agreement in a friendly, informal tone.
When to use
Use it after someone proposes a time, place, activity, or item and you want to confirm that it works for you. It’s common in everyday conversation, at work meetings, or when making arrangements with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jadaspasstmir
Ja
A simple affirmative particle meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a clause.
das (demonstrative pronoun)
Neuter nominative pronoun referring to a previously mentioned idea, plan, or object.
passt (verb passen)
3rd‑person singular present of passen ‘to fit, to suit’. Used impersonally: ‘das passt’ = ‘that fits/works’.
mir (dative personal pronoun)
Dative form of ‘ich’; with passen it marks the person who is being suited: ‘mir’ = ‘to me’.
🗨In Conversation
Wie wäre es mit einem Treffen am Freitag um 18 Uhr?
How about meeting on Friday at 6 p.m.?
Ja, das passt mir.
Yes, that works for me.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, es passt mir.
“es passt mir” is grammatically possible but sounds less natural when referring to a specific suggestion already mentioned.
Ja, mir passt das.
The dative pronoun must follow the verb: “das passt mir”, not “mir passt das”.
Ja, das passt mich.
“passen” takes a dative object, never accusative; “mich” is accusative.
↔Alternatives
Ja, das geht.
Yes, that works.
Ja, das ist in Ordnung.
Yes, that’s fine.
Ja, das ist okay.
Yes, that’s okay.
Cultural Tip
Germans appreciate punctuality and clear communication. Saying “das passt mir” is a concise, polite way to confirm a plan without over‑explaining. In formal settings you might add “für mich” (e.g., “Ja, das passt für mich”) or use “Sehr gut, das passt mir.”