Norwegian · Travel & Places
Pass
Passport
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
An official document needed for traveling abroad.
Example
Vis passet ditt, takk.
Show your passport, please.
Etymology
The word 'pass' comes from Latin 'passus', meaning 'step' or 'stride', which evolved into the context of a document allowing passage. It was adopted into Norwegian with the rise of international travel.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pass' is used in formal contexts, particularly regarding travel and identification. It is commonly found in written form, especially at airports and border controls, and understood throughout Norway.