German Phrase
Halt deinen Impfpass bereit.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct command telling someone to have their vaccination card ready, typically before entering a place where proof of vaccination is required.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to remind someone to prepare their Impfpass before a check, such as at a clinic, airport, concert venue, or any event that asks for proof of vaccination.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HaltdeinenImpfpassbereit
Imperativ von 'halten'
‘Halt’ is the informal singular imperative form of the verb ‘halten’, meaning ‘keep’ or ‘hold’.
Possessivartikel im Akkusativ
‘deinen’ is the masculine accusative form of the possessive article ‘dein’, matching ‘Impfpass’.
Nomen ‘Impfpass’
‘Impfpass’ is a masculine noun (der Impfpass) meaning ‘vaccination card’.
Adjektiv ‘bereit’ als Adverb
‘bereit’ is used adverbially here, meaning ‘ready’ or ‘prepared’.
🗨In Conversation
Halt deinen Impfpass bereit.
Keep your vaccination card ready.
Okay, hier ist er.
Okay, here it is.
✕Common Mistakes
Halt dein Impfpass bereit.
‘dein’ is nominative; the sentence requires accusative ‘deinen’ because ‘Impfpass’ is the direct object.
Halten Sie deinen Impfpass bereit.
‘Halten Sie’ is formal; using it with ‘deinen’ (informal) mixes registers. Choose either fully informal (Halt deinen…) or fully formal (Halten Sie Ihren Impfpass bereit.).
↔Alternatives
Bereite deinen Impfpass vor.
Prepare your vaccination card.
Hab deinen Impfpass griffbereit.
Have your vaccination card at hand.
Stell sicher, dass du deinen Impfpass dabei hast.
Make sure you have your vaccination card with you.
Cultural Tip
In Germany the ‘Impfpass’ is a small booklet issued by the health authority. It’s common to be asked for it at hospitals, schools, and large events. When speaking to strangers or in formal settings, you might soften the command with ‘Bitte’: ‘Bitte halten Sie Ihren Impfpass bereit.’