nounnoun
der Führerausweis, -e
driver's license
The German word "Führerausweis" is a compound noun made up of:
- Führer = leader, driver
- Ausweis = identification card, license
Meaning: It refers to a driver's license or driving permit.
Similar words:
- Führerschein – driver’s license (more commonly used in Germany)
- Lenkerausweis – driving license (used in some Swiss German dialects)
Difference:
- "Führerausweis" is particularly used in Swiss German, while "Führerschein" is the common term in Germany.
- Both mean the official document allowing someone to drive.
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Examples
Er zeigt seinen Führerausweis.noun
He shows his driver's license.
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