A2Vocabulary
Pass
Passport; mountain pass
In German
Pass
pas
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
Pass
In English means: "To move or cause to move in a specified direction; to go by; a successful completion (of an exam)"
Actually means
Pass
Passport; mountain pass
Memory TipA German 'Pass' is a document for travel or a route through mountains, not an action you 'pass' (go by). You show your 'Pass', you don't 'pass' it to someone.
Example Sentences
- 1
Zeigen Sie bitte Ihren Pass.
Please show your passport.
- 2
Wir fahren über den Alpenpass.
We are driving over the Alpine pass.
FAQ
How do you say "Passport; mountain pass" in German?
"Passport; mountain pass" in German is "Pass" (pas). Example: Zeigen Sie bitte Ihren Pass..