pasning

Pasning is a Danish noun derived from the verb passe, meaning to look after, care for, or tend. It covers a range of activities where one person or entity is responsible for another person, an animal, or a property. The term can refer to informal care within a family or circle of friends, as well as formal care provided by institutions or paid services. In addition to caregiving, pasning can also denote the maintenance or handling of objects and premises.

In everyday use, pasning most often appears in contexts related to people. It encompasses child care, such as babysitting or day care for children, as well as elder or disabled-person care, whether at home or in a care facility. The concept also extends to tasks like supervising a pet or ensuring the safety and well-being of someone under one’s guardianship. In workplaces and service settings, pasning can imply responsibility and supervision duties for people or assets.

In technical language, pasning has a distinct meaning in engineering and manufacturing. It describes the fit or separation between parts, such as a hole and a shaft, and the resulting interference, clearance, or transition fit. This mechanical sense is common in Danish drafting, production documentation, and quality control.

See also: børnepasning, hjemmepasning, pleje, vedligeholdelse, pasningsordning.