die Identität
Translation
identity
Examples
Er sucht nach seiner wahren Identität.
He is searching for his true identity.
Die Polizei prüft die Identität des Mannes.
The police are checking the man's identity.
Die kulturelle Identität ist sehr wichtig.
Cultural identity is very important.
Grammar Patterns
the identity ((of sb./sth.)) die Identität ((von j-m/et2)) The identity of the witness is kept secret.
one's identity seine/ihre Identität ((+possessive pronoun)) He revealed his true identity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Persönlichkeit (personality), Wesen (being, essence)
Etymology
From Latin 'identitas' (sameness), from 'idem' (the same). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English 'identity'. Remember that nouns ending in '-tät' in German are typically feminine, like Universität or Qualität.