Die Identität
Example: Die Identität der Person wurde durch den Pass bestätigt.
Definition
"Die Identität" refers to the unique characteristics, qualities, or information that make a person or thing recognizable and distinguishable from others. In the phrase "Die Identität der Person wurde durch den Pass bestätigt," it means the confirmed identity or individuality of the person.
Etymology
"Die Identität" comes from the Latin word 'identitas,' which means 'sameness' or 'quality of being identical.' It entered German through French and Latin, emphasizing the concept of being the same or recognized as oneself. Did you know? The idea of identity has been important in philosophy and law for centuries, highlighting what makes someone uniquely themselves.
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"Die Identität" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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