identity card
der Personalausweis, die Personalausweise
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identity card
An official card-format document with a photo that is used to establish a person's identity.
Für die Eröffnung eines Bankkontos müssen Sie einen gültigen Personalausweis vorlegen.
To open a bank account, you must present a valid identity card.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Personalausweise |
| genitive | des Personalausweises |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Personalausweis | die Personalausweise |
| accusative | den Personalausweis | die Personalausweise |
| dative | dem Personalausweis | den Personalausweisen |
| genitive | des Personalausweises | der Personalausweise |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a compound of 'Personal-' (from 'Person' (person)) and 'Ausweis' (ID card). The 's' in between is a linking s that connects the two parts. So it is literally an ID card for a person.
Ohne Personalausweis kann man sich nicht identifizieren.
Without an identity card, you cannot identify yourself.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Personalausweis' (identity card) are 'beantragen' (to apply for), 'verlängern' (to renew/extend), 'vorzeigen' (to show/present), or 'kontrollieren' (to check). Adjectives are often 'gültig' (valid) or 'abgelaufen' (expired).
Mein Personalausweis ist abgelaufen, ich muss einen neuen beantragen.
My identity card has expired; I need to apply for a new one.
This document is needed in many official situations to prove your identity. You need it, for example, at government offices, banks, or during a police check.
Bei der Wahl müssen Sie Ihren Personalausweis vorzeigen.
When voting, you must show your identity card.
passport
A passport and an identity card are official documents used to establish a person's identity. A passport also confirms nationality and is needed for travel abroad. The card-format Personalausweis is sufficient when only official proof of identity is required.
Für die Identitätskontrolle im Hotel zeigt Lea ihren Personalausweis.
Lea showed her identity card during the identity check at the hotel.
Für ihre Reise ins Ausland nimmt Lea den Reisepass mit.
Lea is taking her passport with her on her trip abroad.
