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How do you say "passport" in German?
der Pass
In German, "passport" is der Pass.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'PASS', just like the English word but with a slightly clipped final 's'.
Grammar notes
der Pass is masculine. Plural: der Pässe.
Example sentence
Sie zeigte ihren Pass am Tor.
She showed her passport at the gate.
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How to remember der Pass
Der Pass is basically identical to the English word 'pass' - your passport lets you pass through borders.
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Questions about der Pass
How do you say "passport" in German?
In German, "passport" is der Pass. It is a noun.
Is der Pass masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Pass is masculine. Plural: der Pässe.
How is der Pass used in a sentence?
Use der Pass as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie zeigte ihren Pass am Tor. (She showed her passport at the gate.).
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