Das Visum
Example: Für die Reise nach Australien braucht man ein Visum.
Definition
"Das Visum" refers to an official document or endorsement on a passport that permits the holder to enter, leave, or stay in a country for a specified period. It is often required for international travel, such as when traveling to Australia.
Etymology
The word "das Visum" comes from the Latin word 'visum,' meaning 'that which has been seen.' It was adopted into German to describe a document that authorities have examined and approved, allowing someone to travel internationally.
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"Das Visum" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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