German Phrase
Passt dir das gerade?
Meaning
Literally, ‘Does that fit you right now?’ It is used to ask whether a proposed time, plan, or item is convenient for the listener at the present moment.
When to use
Use this informal phrase when you want to check if something works for the other person right now – for example, before setting a meeting, offering a seat, or suggesting an activity.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Passtdirdasgerade?
Passen (3rd pers. sg.)
The verb *passen* means ‘to fit/to be suitable’. In a yes‑no question the verb moves to the first position.
Dative pronoun *dir*
*dir* is the dative form of *du* and is required because *passen* takes a dative object (the person for whom something fits).
Neuter pronoun *das*
*das* refers to a neuter noun or situation that has just been mentioned (e.g., a time, a plan, an item).
Adverb *gerade*
*gerade* adds the nuance ‘right now, at this moment’. It can be placed after the object for emphasis.
Word order in questions
German yes‑no questions start with the finite verb, followed by the dative pronoun, then the subject/object.
🗨In Conversation
Ich habe heute um 16 Uhr Zeit. Passt dir das gerade?
I’m free today at 4 p.m. Does that work for you right now?
Ja, das passt mir gut. Wir können uns dann treffen.
Yes, that works for me. We can meet then.
✕Common Mistakes
Passt du das?
The verb *passen* requires a dative object, not a nominative subject.
Passt das dir gerade?
While understandable, the standard order is *Passt dir das gerade?*; swapping the pronoun and object sounds less natural.
Passt dir das jetzt?
*Jetzt* can be used, but *gerade* emphasizes the immediacy of the moment and is more idiomatic in this question.
↔Alternatives
Ist das für dich in Ordnung?
Is that okay for you?
Passt das für dich?
Does that suit you?
Könntest du das jetzt machen?
Could you do that now?
Cultural Tip
German speakers appreciate directness, so asking *Passt dir das gerade?* is perfectly polite in informal settings. In more formal contexts you might replace *dir* with *Ihnen* (Passt Ihnen das gerade?) or use a softer construction like *Wäre das für Sie passend?*.