Meaning
Locating travel documents.
Cultural Background
The Danish passport is burgundy, often called 'rødbedefarvet' (beetroot-colored). It is a point of pride and highly respected globally. The Nordic Passport Union allows travel between Nordic countries without a passport, though you still need ID. This makes 'finding the passport' a specific ritual for 'real' international travel. Schengen rules mean Danes rarely use their passports for EU travel, often just using a photo ID, but the passport is still the 'gold standard'. Denmark is highly digitized. While the passport is physical, many other 'passes' (like the health card) are now on apps. However, 'at finde sit pas' still almost exclusively refers to the physical book.
The 'Sit' Rule
Always remember: if the subject (he/she) is the owner, use 'sit'. If not, use 'hans/hendes'.
Don't forget the 'T'
It's 'et pas', so it's 'mit pas'. Saying 'min pas' is a very common beginner mistake.
Meaning
Locating travel documents.
The 'Sit' Rule
Always remember: if the subject (he/she) is the owner, use 'sit'. If not, use 'hans/hendes'.
Don't forget the 'T'
It's 'et pas', so it's 'mit pas'. Saying 'min pas' is a very common beginner mistake.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun (mit, dit, sit).
Han kan ikke finde ___ pas.
Since the subject is 'Han' (he) and he is looking for his own passport, we use the reflexive 'sit'.
Which sentence is correct?
I am looking for my passport.
'Pas' is neuter (mit) and the subject is 'Jeg' (I).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvor er dit pas? B: Jeg ___ ___ ___ i min taske.
This is the most natural way to say 'I'm just finding it' in the moment.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesHan kan ikke finde ___ pas.
Since the subject is 'Han' (he) and he is looking for his own passport, we use the reflexive 'sit'.
I am looking for my passport.
'Pas' is neuter (mit) and the subject is 'Jeg' (I).
A: Hvor er dit pas? B: Jeg ___ ___ ___ i min taske.
This is the most natural way to say 'I'm just finding it' in the moment.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, but usually people specify 'coronapas' or 'digitalt pas'. 'Pas' alone usually means the physical book.
You can also use 'lede efter' (look for) or 'få fat i' (get hold of).
Because 'pas' is a neuter noun (et-word). 'Sin' is for common gender nouns (en-words).
Related Phrases
at have styr på sit pas
similarTo have one's passport organized/ready.
at vise sit pas
builds onTo show one's passport.
at miste sit pas
contrastTo lose one's passport.
et nødpas
specialized formAn emergency passport.
