English–German

“id” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯svaɪ̯s/

Example

Ich habe meinen Ausweis zu Hause vergessen.

I forgot my ID at home.

Illustration for Ausweis (id)

How to say “id” in German

“Id” in German is Ausweis.

A wallet-sized official card brought out when identity must be checked.

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

Example sentences with Ausweis

Beim Eintritt musste ich meinen Ausweis zeigen.

When entering, I had to show my ID.

Tips for using Ausweis

  • Ausweis is masculine, with the plural Ausweise, and often refers generally to an identity document rather than one specific card.

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