Meaning
To present one's travel document for inspection.
Cultural Background
Germans value efficiency in bureaucracy. Have your passport ready before you reach the front of the line. Swiss border controls are strict. Always have your passport, not just an ID card, if you are not an EU citizen. Similar to Germany, polite but firm. Use 'Sie' when speaking to officials. Within the Schengen area, you don't always need to show your passport, but you must carry it.
Be ready
Always have your passport in an easy-to-reach pocket.
Politeness
Always say 'Bitte' when showing your passport.
Meaning
To present one's travel document for inspection.
Be ready
Always have your passport in an easy-to-reach pocket.
Politeness
Always say 'Bitte' when showing your passport.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
Der Beamte sagt: 'Bitte _____ den Pass.'
The imperative formal uses the infinitive form 'zeigen'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
Pass is masculine, so it is 'den Pass' in the accusative.
Match the verb with its meaning.
Match 'zeigen' to its English equivalent.
Zeigen means to show.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesDer Beamte sagt: 'Bitte _____ den Pass.'
The imperative formal uses the infinitive form 'zeigen'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Pass is masculine, so it is 'den Pass' in the accusative.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Zeigen means to show.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, but 'Ausweis' is more common for ID cards.
No, it is a standard instruction.
Related Phrases
Ausweis vorzeigen
synonymTo show ID
Sich ausweisen
similarTo identify oneself
Den Pass vorlegen
specialized formTo submit/present passport
