Die Passkontrolle
Example: Wir müssen vor dem Flug die Passkontrolle passieren.
Definition
"Die Passkontrolle" refers to the checkpoint at airports, borders, or other entry points where officials examine travelers' passports to verify their identity and travel authorization before allowing them to enter or leave a country.
Etymology
The word "die Passkontrolle" combines the German words "Pass," meaning passport, and "Kontrolle," meaning control or inspection. It originates from the need to control and verify travelers' documents, a practice that became formalized with the rise of international travel and border security.
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"Die Passkontrolle" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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