Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Ausweis

Translation (Übersetzung) ID card, identification document
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈaʊ̯svaɪ̯s]
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Tags (Tags)
everyday bureaucracy travel official identification
A common noun referring to official identification documents in German-speaking countries. Essential for everyday situations like travel, banking, and official procedures.

Ausweis - German Nouns - Ausweis Meaning - Ausweis Translation - Ausweis Nouns Examples

Ausweis is a German Nouns

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Ausweis Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Kann ich bitte Ihren Ausweis sehen?
Can I please see your ID?
Official request for identification
Ich habe meinen Ausweis zu Hause vergessen.
I forgot my ID at home.
Explaining why you don't have identification
Für diese Veranstaltung benötigen Sie einen gültigen Ausweis.
For this event you need a valid ID.
Stating identification requirements

Ausweis — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Ausweis — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Die Ausweis
    Der Ausweis
    Incorrect gender - Ausweis is masculine (der), not feminine (die)
  • Ein Ausweis
    Einen Ausweis
    Incorrect case - after verbs like 'haben' or 'brauchen', Ausweis takes the accusative case (einen)
  • Ausweise (pronounced with long i)
    Ausweise (pronounced with short i)
    Incorrect pronunciation - the plural maintains the short vowel sound /ˈaʊ̯svaɪ̯zə/

Ausweis Word Family - Ausweis Related Words - Ausweis Family Members

Ausweis Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Ausweis word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Ausweis family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Ausweis related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound noun (Zusammensetzung)
Personalausweis
Meaning: national ID card
Example: Der Personalausweis ist in Deutschland der wichtigste Ausweis.
Noun
related verb (Verwandtes Verb)
ausweisen
Meaning: to expel, to identify
Tense: Präsens
Example: Die Behörden können Personen ausweisen, die illegal im Land sind.
Verb
related noun (Verwandtes Substantiv)
Ausweispflicht
Meaning: ID requirement
Example: In vielen Ländern besteht Ausweispflicht.
Noun

Ausweis Usage - Ausweis Collocations - Ausweis Idioms - Ausweis Synonyms - Ausweis Antonyms

Ausweis Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Ausweis Collocations (Kollokationen)

Ausweis collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Ausweis word combinations and how to use Ausweis with other words naturally.

Personalausweis
national ID card
High frequency
Reisepass und Ausweis
passport and ID
High frequency
Ausweis vorzeigen
to show ID
High frequency
Ausweis verlieren
to lose ID
Medium frequency
Ausweis beantragen
to apply for ID
Medium frequency
Ausweisnummer
ID number
Medium frequency
Ausweispflicht
ID requirement
Medium frequency
Ausweis kontrollieren
to check ID
Medium frequency
Ausweis mitbringen
to bring ID
Medium frequency
Ausweis gültig
ID valid
Medium frequency

Ausweis Idioms (Redewendungen)

Ausweis idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Ausweis with meanings and explanations. Master Ausweis expressions used in everyday German.

Seinen Ausweis zeigen müssen
To have to show one's ID
Used when someone is required to prove their identity officially
Ohne Ausweis geht nichts
Nothing works without ID
Emphasizes the importance of having identification in official matters
Den Ausweis zücken
To whip out one's ID
To quickly produce identification when asked
Auf dem Ausweis stehen
To be on the ID
Refers to information that appears on an identification document
Ausweis ist Pflicht
ID is mandatory
Used in contexts where identification is required by law or regulation

Ausweis Synonyms (Synonyme)

Ausweis synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Ausweis and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Ausweis similar words and their usage.

Personalausweis
Meaning: national ID card
High similarity
Identitätsnachweis
Meaning: proof of identity
Medium similarity
Legitimation
Meaning: identification
Medium similarity
Dokument
Meaning: document
Low similarity
Kennkarte
Meaning: identity card
Medium similarity
Pass
Meaning: passport
Medium similarity
Führerschein
Meaning: driver's license
Low similarity

Ausweis Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Anonymität
Meaning: anonymity
Unbekannt
Meaning: unknown
Fälschung
Meaning: forgery
Unidentifiziert
Meaning: unidentified
Geheimhaltung
Meaning: secrecy

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Ausweis Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Dokument Identität Pass Führerschein Reisepass Legitimation Personalien Amt Behörde

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