Het reisbewijs
Example: Ik heb mijn reisbewijs nodig voor de treinreis.
Definition
"Het reisbewijs" is a document or ticket that authorizes a person to travel, especially on public transportation such as trains or buses. It serves as proof of payment and permission to use a particular travel service.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het reisbewijs" combines "reis," meaning journey or travel, and "bewijs," meaning proof or certificate. Together, it literally means 'travel proof,' reflecting its function as a ticket or pass for travel. Did you know that early travel proofs were often handwritten notes before printed tickets became common?
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"Het reisbewijs" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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