German · Travel & Places
Reisepass
Passport
Beginnernoun
Definition
An official travel document.
Example
Vergiss deinen Reisepass nicht.
Don't forget your passport.
Etymology
'Reisepass' is a compound word derived from 'Reise', meaning 'journey', and 'Pass', meaning 'pass' or 'permit'. It emerged in the context of international travel documentation in the late 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Reisepass' is primarily used in formal contexts related to travel and bureaucracy. It appears frequently in written forms, especially in legal and governmental documents.