der Führerschein, -e
driver's license
Ein offizielles Dokument, das zeigt, dass jemand berechtigt ist, ein Fahrzeug zu fahren.
The German word "Führerschein" is a noun that means "driver's license" or "driving license". It is a compound word made up of "Führen" (to lead or to drive) and "Schein" (certificate or license). Together, these parts refer to the official document that authorizes a person to operate a motor vehicle.
Similar words in German include:
- "Fahrerlaubnis": Another term for a driving license, literally translating to "driving permit".
- "Fahrberechtigung": This means "driving authorization" or "driving entitlement".
Differences:
- Führerschein: The most commonly used term for a driver's license, widely recognizable and used in daily conversation.
- Fahrerlaubnis: A more formal or bureaucratic term, often found in official documents and legal contexts.
- Fahrberechtigung: This term is less common and might be used in more technical or specific contexts to indicate the entitlement to drive, sometimes implying temporary or conditional permissions.
In everyday language, "Führerschein" remains the predominant term for referring to a driver's license.
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Examples
Er sucht seinen Führerschein.noun
He is searching for his driver's license.
Ohne Führerschein darf man nicht Auto fahren.noun
Without a driver's license, one is not allowed to drive a car.
Peter zeigt seinen neuen Führerschein vor.noun
Peter shows his new driver's license.
Anna hat den Führerschein gestern bekommen.noun
Anna received her driver's license yesterday.
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