das Ausweisdokument
Translation
identification document, ID document
Examples
Bitte zeigen Sie Ihr Ausweisdokument.
Please show your identification document.
Der Verlust eines Ausweisdokumentes muss gemeldet werden.
The loss of an identification document must be reported.
Grammar Patterns
to show/have ((sth.)) Please show your Ausweisdokument.
Similar Words
Personalausweis (ID card), Reisepass (passport)
Etymology
A compound of 'Ausweis' (ID card) and 'Dokument' (document). 'Ausweis' comes from 'ausweisen' (to identify, prove).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the document that 'points out' ('aus-weisen') who you are.