English–German

“prove one's identity” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sgəˌviːzən/

Example

Der Besucher hat sich am Eingang ausgewiesen.

The visitor proved his identity at the entrance.

Illustration for ausgewiesen (prove one's identity)

How to say “prove one's identity” in German

“Prove one's identity” in German is ausgewiesen.

At an entrance, a visitor presents an ID and becomes officially recognized, while a person can also be expelled or a feature clearly indicated.

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

Example sentences with ausgewiesen

Der Reisende konnte weiterfahren, nachdem er seinen Pass vorgezeigt und sich damit ausgewiesen hatte.

The traveler could continue after showing his passport and proving his identity with it.

Tips for using ausgewiesen

  • English 'prove one's identity' corresponds to sich ausweisen, whereas 'be deported' is also expressed by ausgewiesen werden in a legal context.

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