noun
der Fahrausweis, -e
ticket
Definition & meaning
A Fahrausweis is a document or electronic token that grants a person the right to use public transportation, such as buses, trams, trains, or subways. It serves as proof that the passenger has paid for the journey. Depending on the context, it can refer to a single-use paper ticket, a weekly pass, or a digital transit card.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a masculine compound noun consisting of two parts:
- Fahr-: Derived from the verb fahren (to drive/travel/ride).
- Ausweis: Derived from ausweisen (to identify or prove), meaning an ID card, permit, or certificate.
Grammatically, it is a compound noun:
- Nominative singular: der Fahrausweis
- Nominative plural: die Fahrausweise
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Fahrkarte (the most common term for a single ticket)
- Ticket (commonly used in modern German)
- Fahrschein (often used for specific, often paper-based, transport documents)
- Beförderungsentgelt (a more formal, bureaucratic term for the price or proof of transport)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Hast du deinen Fahrausweis dabei?noun
Do you have your ticket with you?
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