English–German

“driver's license” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfyːʁɐˌʃaɪ̯n/

Example

Ich habe meinen Führerschein verloren.

I lost my driver's license.

Illustration for Führerschein (driver's license)

How to say “driver's license” in German

“Driver's license” in German is Führerschein.

A document that links a person to the legal permission to operate a car on public roads.

Full entry for Führerschein: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Führerschein

Er ging zur Behörde, um den Führerschein verlängern zu lassen.

He went to the licensing office to have his driver's license renewed.

Tips for using Führerschein

  • Fahrerlaubnis names the legal authorization, while Führerschein normally names the document that records it.

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