der Personalausweis
Translation
identity card, ID card
Examples
Bitte zeigen Sie Ihren Personalausweis.
Please show your identity card.
Mein Personalausweis ist nicht mehr gültig.
My identity card is no longer valid.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) beantragen to apply for (sth.) I need to apply for a new identity card.
((sth.)) vorzeigen to show (sth.) Could you please show your identity card?
Similar Words
Synonyms: ID-Karte
Etymology
A compound of 'Personal' (related to 'person') and 'Ausweis' (identification, from 'ausweisen' - to identify). Literally a 'person identification'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as your 'personal' ID that 'shows out' (aus-weisen) who you are.