der Doppelpass
Translation
one-two pass, give-and-go, dual passport
Examples
Sie spielten einen perfekten Doppelpass.
They played a perfect one-two pass.
Er hat einen Doppelpass und kann frei reisen.
He has a dual passport and can travel freely.
Grammar Patterns
einen Doppelpass spielen to play a one-two pass (in sports) They played a perfect one-two pass.
einen Doppelpass haben/besitzen to have a dual passport He has a dual passport.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wandspiel (sports); doppelte Staatsbürgerschaft (dual citizenship)
Etymology
Composed of 'Doppel' (double) and 'Pass' (pass, passport). Literally means 'double pass'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'double pass' in soccer where the ball goes back and forth, or someone holding two passports, a 'double passport'.