In German
Reisepass
Meaning: passport
Example sentences
MeinReisepassistnochgültig.
My passport is still valid.
IchhabemeinenReisepassvergessen.
I forgot my passport.
Grammar note
“Der Reisepass” is masculine, a compound of “Reise” (trip/travel) + “Pass” (pass/ID). In everyday speech Germans often shorten it to just “der Pass”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Reisepass”/“Pass” with “Ausweis” — “Ausweis” is the more general word for an ID card (like a national ID), while “Reisepass” specifically means the travel passport.
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Can “Reisepass” be shortened?
Yes — “der Pass” is the common everyday short form.
What's the difference between “Reisepass” and “Ausweis”?
“Reisepass” is specifically a travel passport; “Ausweis” is the broader word for an ID card.