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ausweisen

German → American English

American English

identify

Jemandes Identität feststellen oder nachweisen; sich mit einem Ausweis identifizieren.

Bitte weisen Sie sich mit einem gültigen Ausweis aus.

Use ausweisen when someone proves their identity or when an official document identifies something. It is also common reflexively: sich ausweisen = to show one’s ID. Be careful not to confuse it with auszeichnen (“to award/mark”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ausweisen” mean in English?
“Ausweisen” usually means “to identify” or “to show/prove one’s identity,” depending on context.
How do you use “sich ausweisen” in German?
“Sich ausweisen” means “to identify oneself” or “to show ID,” for example at a checkpoint or in a hotel.
Is “ausweisen” a formal word?
Yes, it is common in formal, official, and administrative contexts.