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Colloquial short form for 'Personalausweis' (ID card), the official identity document in Germany.
Ohne deinen Perso kommst du nicht in den Club, die kontrollieren das Alter.
Without your ID, you won't get into the club; they check your age.
'Perso' (ID) is the common and widely understood short form of the word 'Personalausweis' (ID card). It is formed by taking the beginning of the longer word.
Ich finde meinen Personalausweis nicht, hast du vielleicht meinen Perso gesehen?
I can't find my ID card; have you maybe seen my ID?
This word clearly belongs to colloquial language. In official documents, forms, or formal conversations with authorities, you should always use the full word 'Personalausweis' (ID card).
Auf dem Amt müssen Sie Ihren Personalausweis vorlegen, nicht nur den Perso.
At the government office, you have to present your ID card, not just your ID.
In everyday life, 'Perso' (ID) is often combined with verbs related to showing or carrying it. Typical phrases are 'den Perso dabeihaben' (to have one's ID with one), 'den Perso zeigen' (to show one's ID), or 'den Perso vergessen' (to forget one's ID).
Hast du deinen Perso dabei? Wir müssen unser Alter nachweisen.
Do you have your ID with you? We have to prove our age.
identity card
Personalausweis and Perso refer to the same official identity document. Personalausweis is the neutral full form and is also suitable in formal situations. Perso is a colloquial short form used mainly in casual conversations.
Zeig bitte am Eingang kurz deinen Perso vor.
Please briefly show your ID at the entrance.
Bitte zeigen Sie bei der Anmeldung Ihren Personalausweis vor.
Please present your identity card when registering.
