Dienstausweis

official identity card (for civil servants or public employees)

noun DEENST-owss-vys Rare

Usage Note

Dienstausweis is the ID card issued to employees of public bodies, authorising them to act in an official capacity. It differs from a Personalausweis (civilian ID) and is shown during inspections or official visits.

Examples

"Bitte zeigen Sie Ihren Dienstausweis an der Einlasskontrolle vor."

Natural Translation

Please present your official ID at the entrance check.

Literal Translation

Please show your service-pass at the entry-check.

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