Het paspoort
Example: Je hebt het paspoort nodig om te vliegen naar het buitenland.
Definition
"Het paspoort" is an official document issued by a government that certifies a person's identity and nationality, allowing them to travel internationally. It is required for crossing borders and serves as proof of citizenship when flying abroad.
Etymology
The word "het paspoort" originates from Dutch, combining 'pas' meaning 'step' or 'pass' and 'poort' meaning 'gate' or 'portal.' It literally refers to a document granting passage through gates, metaphorically representing border crossings. Did you know? The concept of a passport has existed for centuries as a safe travel permit.
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"Het paspoort" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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