Personalausweis
ID card
Meaning of Personalausweis
eine offizielle Karte, die zeigt, wer man ist
an official card that shows who you are
Pronunciation
Personalausweis with English translation
Personalausweis usage examples
Bitte zeig mir deinen Personalausweis.
Please show me your ID card.
Ohne Personalausweis komme ich nicht hinein.
Without my ID card I can't get in.
Personalausweis synonyms
What's the difference between Personalausweis, Ausweis, Identitätskarte, Führerschein, Reisepass, Mitgliedsausweis, Pass, and Dienstausweis
A general term for any identification document; it can refer to different kinds of IDs, not only the card itself.
A literal and more formal/less common term for an identity card; it sounds official but is not as everyday as Personalausweis.
Advanced: broader words
A driver’s license; it can serve as identification, but it is not the same as a regular ID card.
A passport; an official identity document for travel, but not a domestic ID card.
A membership card; it proves membership in an organization, club, or association, not identity in general.
A passport; in everyday speech it often means a travel passport, though it can also be used more generally for travel documents.
An employee or service ID card; it shows a person’s official position or authorization for work duties.
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Questions about this word
What does Personalausweis mean?
an official card that shows who you are
How do you pronounce Personalausweis?
Personalausweis is pronounced [pɛʁzoˈnaːlʔaʊ̯sˌvaɪ̯s].
How is Personalausweis used in a sentence?
Please show me your ID card. Translation: Bitte zeig mir deinen Personalausweis.
Is Personalausweis part of Documents and Paperwork vocabulary?
Yes, Personalausweis (ID card) can be learned in the Documents and Paperwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Personalausweis part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, Personalausweis (ID card) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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