Sich ausweisen
Example: Der Reisende musste sich am Grenzübergang ausweisen.
Definition
"Sich ausweisen" means to prove one's identity, especially by showing official documents, such as at a border crossing. It involves presenting valid identification to confirm who one is, commonly required in security or official contexts.
Etymology
The phrase "sich ausweisen" comes from the German reflexive verb combining 'sich' (oneself) and 'ausweisen' (to identify). 'Ausweisen' originally meant 'to show out' or 'to demonstrate,' evolving to mean proving identity. Did you know it literally suggests 'showing oneself out' or making oneself known?
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