Het paspoort
Example: Ik heb mijn paspoort bij de luchthaven nodig.
Definition
"Het paspoort" is an official document issued by a government that certifies a person's identity and citizenship, allowing them to travel internationally. It is required at airports and border controls to verify the holder's right to enter or leave a country.
Etymology
The word "het paspoort" comes from the Dutch words 'pas' meaning 'step' or 'pass' and 'poort' meaning 'gate.' Together, they signify a document that grants passage through gates or borders. Did you know? The term reflects its original function as permission to pass through city gates in medieval times.
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"Het paspoort" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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