German Phrase
Ja, morgen passt mir.
Meaning
This phrase is a standard way to agree to a proposed time or date in German. It centers around the verb 'passen', which means 'to fit' or 'to suit', indicating that the schedule fits your availability. The structure uses the dative case to indicate who the time is suitable for.
When to use
Use this phrase when confirming an appointment, a business meeting, or a casual get-together suggested for the next day. It is polite, direct, and very common in everyday conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jamorgenpasstmir
Passen
A verb meaning 'to suit' or 'to fit'. In this context, it refers to time compatibility.
Mir (Dative)
The pronoun 'ich' becomes 'mir' in the dative case, which 'passen' requires when referring to a person.
🗨In Conversation
Geht es bei dir morgen um zehn Uhr?
Does tomorrow at ten o'clock work for you?
Ja, morgen passt mir.
Yes, tomorrow suits me.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, morgen passt mich.
The verb 'passen' requires the dative case 'mir' instead of the accusative 'mich'.
Ja, morgen passt für mich.
While 'für mich' is used in some contexts, the standard idiomatic expression uses the dative 'mir' directly with the verb.
↔Alternatives
Das geht.
That works.
Morgen passt es mir gut.
Tomorrow suits me well.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, being clear about your availability is appreciated as it shows respect for others' time. This phrase is perfectly acceptable in both professional emails and casual WhatsApp messages. If you need to be more formal, you can add 'Herr' or 'Frau' followed by the name.