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Reisepass

passport

noun RYE-ze-pas Rare

Usage Note

Reisepass is the passport issued for international travel beyond the EU, where the Personalausweis no longer suffices. Often shortened to just Pass. It is applied for at the Bürgeramt and takes weeks to produce; the plural is Reisepässe.

Examples

"Für die Reise nach Kanada braucht sie einen gültigen Reisepass."

Natural Translation

For the trip to Canada she needs a valid passport.

Literal Translation

For the trip to Canada needs she a valid passport.

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