Zoeken
to pass by
[phrase form: pass]
01
passeren, verstrijken
to continue moving forward, particularly in reference to time
Intransitive
Example
The days passed by quickly during the summer vacation.
We chatted, and before we knew it, an hour had passed by.
I like to reflect on my goals as the year passes by.
02
voorbijgaan, langslopen
to go past someone or something
Transitive: to pass by sb/sth
Example
She passed by me without saying hello.
The parade passed by the city hall.
Every morning, I watch the school bus pass by my window.
03
passeren, missen
to let an opportunity go without taking advantage of it
Transitive: to pass by an opportunity
Example
He passed by the opportunity to invest in the company, which he later regretted.
I could n't pass by the chance to visit Paris while I was in Europe.
Do n't let this amazing deal pass by!
Voorbeeld
The days passed by quickly during the summer vacation.
We chatted, and before we knew it, an hour had passed by.
I like to reflect on my goals as the year passes by.
As the minutes passed by, he grew more impatient.
She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't notice the evening passing by.
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