der Ausweis
Translation
ID card, identity card, pass, badge
Examples
Bitte zeigen Sie Ihren Ausweis.
Please show your ID card.
Ich habe meinen Ausweis verloren.
I have lost my ID card.
Grammar Patterns
to show one's ID ((to sb.)) Please show your ID card.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Personalausweis, Identitätskarte, Pass
Etymology
From 'aus' (out) + 'weisen' (to show/prove). It's something you 'show out' to prove your identity.
Memory Tips
Imagine you take something 'out' (aus) of your wallet to 'show' (weisen) someone who you are.