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German Phrase

Hier ist mein Pass.

/hiːɐ̯ ɪst maɪ̯n pas/
Meaning"Here is my passport."
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Meaning

Literally ‘Here is my passport.’ The speaker is pointing out or handing over their passport, usually in response to a request.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you are asked for your passport at an airport check‑in, border control, hotel reception, or any situation where you need to present identification.

✦Grammar Breakdown

HieristmeinPass.

1

Hier (adverb)

‘Hier’ means ‘here’ and indicates the location of something that is being presented.

2

ist (sein)

‘ist’ is the 3rd‑person singular present of the verb ‘sein’ (to be).

3

mein (possessive)

‘mein’ is the masculine/neuter form of the possessive pronoun ‘my’; it matches the gender of ‘Pass’.

4

Pass (noun, masculine)

‘Pass’ is a masculine noun (der Pass). In a possessive construction the article is omitted.

🗨In Conversation

A

Könnten Sie mir bitte Ihren Pass zeigen?

Could you please show me your passport?

Hier ist mein Pass.

Here is my passport.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Hier ist meine Pass.

    ‘Pass’ is masculine, so the correct possessive is ‘mein’, not ‘meine’.

  • Hier sind mein Pass.

    The verb must agree with the singular noun ‘Pass’; use ‘ist’, not ‘sind’.

  • Hier ist der mein Pass.

    When a possessive pronoun is used, the definite article is omitted.

↔Alternatives

  • Das ist mein Pass.

    That’s my passport.

  • Hier habe ich meinen Pass.

    Here I have my passport.

  • Hier ist mein Reisepass.

    Here is my travel passport.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries it is customary to hand over the passport with a brief ‘Bitte’ (please) after saying ‘Hier ist mein Pass.’ In formal settings you will be addressed with ‘Sie’, so keep a polite tone. Remember that ‘Pass’ is masculine, so the possessive stays ‘mein’ – never ‘meine’.