välpassade

Välpassade is a Swedish adjective that translates to “well‑fitted”, “well‑suited” or “appropriate” in English. The term is formed from the verb passa, meaning “to fit” or “to suit”, combined with the prefix väl‑, which intensifies the meaning to indicate a high degree of suitability. In everyday language, välpassade is used to describe clothing, objects, actions, or ideas that match their purpose or context in an optimal way.

In the realm of fashion, a välpassade garment is one that conforms comfortably to the wearer’s body, offering both aesthetic appeal and functional ease. The expression is also common in discussions of design and engineering, where a solution that is välpassade meets the required specifications without excess or deficiency. In social contexts, the word can qualify behavior or remarks that are considered apt and considerate for a particular situation.

Etymologically, the compound reflects a typical Swedish pattern of prefixing adjectives with väl‑ to convey excellence or adequacy, comparable to välbehövlig (“well‑needed”) or välformulerad (“well‑formulated”). Synonyms include lämplig, ändamålsenlig and passande, though each may carry slightly different nuances. The usage of välpassade is widespread in both spoken and written Swedish, particularly in formal or descriptive texts where precision in fitting or appropriateness is emphasized.