passport / pass
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passport
An official document issued by a government that confirms a person's identity and citizenship. It authorizes travel abroad.
Für die Reise in die USA benötigen Sie einen gültigen Pass.
For the trip to the USA, you need a valid passport.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Pass' from the context. If it is about travel, documents, or borders, it means a passport. With mountains, valleys, or routes, it refers to a mountain pass. In the context of ball sports, it means a pass to another player.
Bitte zeigen Sie am Schalter Ihren Pass vor.
Please show your passport at the counter.
In connection with the travel document, verbs such as 'beantragen' (to apply for), 'verlängern' (to renew), or 'vorzeigen' (to show) are typical. Common adjectives are 'gültig' (valid) or 'abgelaufen' (expired).
Ich muss meinen Pass vor der Reise verlängern lassen.
I need to have my passport renewed before the trip.
When referring to the mountain route, you often hear verbs like 'überqueren' (to cross) or 'sperren' (to close/block). The region is also often mentioned, e.g. 'ein Pass in den Alpen' (a pass in the Alps).
Wir wollen morgen den Brennerpass überqueren.
We want to cross the Brenner Pass tomorrow.
In a sports context, 'Pass' is often combined with verbs like 'spielen' (to play), 'geben' (to give), or 'annehmen' (to receive). Typical adjectives are 'präzise' (precise), 'kurz' (short), or 'lang' (long).
Der Verteidiger spielte einen langen Pass nach vorne.
The defender played a long pass forward.
shot
'der Pass' and 'der Schuss' can both be actions with the ball in sports. With a 'Pass', you play the ball to a teammate. With a 'Schuss', you play the ball toward the goal. Learners may confuse the words because both often occur in soccer and have to do with kicking or playing the ball. The simple rule is: to a teammate, it is a 'Pass'; toward the goal, it is a 'Schuss'.
Der Pass zu Max war genau, und er konnte weiterlaufen.
The pass to Max was accurate, and he was able to keep running.
Nach dem schnellen Angriff ging der Schuss knapp neben das Tor.
After the quick attack, the shot went just wide of the goal.