German Phrase
Halte deinen Ausweis auch bereit.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener to keep their identification document (Ausweis) ready, in addition to whatever else might be required. It is a polite, informal reminder often used before security checks or when entering venues that require proof of identity.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to remind a friend or colleague to have their ID on hand – for example at an airport security line, a nightclub entrance, a government office, or any situation where a personal document may be requested.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HaltedeinenAusweisauchbereit.
Imperativ (2. Person Singular)
‘Halte’ is the imperative form of ‘halten’ for ‘du’. The verb stem is ‘halt-’ and the ending ‘-e’ is added for the command.
Akkusativ‑Pronomen ‘deinen’
‘deinen’ is the masculine accusative form of the possessive pronoun ‘dein’, matching the noun ‘Ausweis’.
Maskulines Substantiv ‘Ausweis’
‘Ausweis’ (ID, passport) is a masculine noun; its article in the accusative is ‘den’, which is replaced by the possessive ‘deinen’.
Adverb ‘auch’
‘auch’ means ‘also/too’ and modifies the whole clause, indicating an additional requirement.
Adjektiv ‘bereit’ als Prädikativ
‘bereit’ functions like an adverb meaning ‘ready’; after an imperative verb it does not need a linking verb.
🗨In Conversation
Wir gehen jetzt zum Check‑in. Hast du alles dabei?
We’re heading to check‑in now. Do you have everything?
Ja, ich habe mein Ticket. Halte deinen Ausweis auch bereit.
Yes, I have my ticket. Keep your ID ready as well.
✕Common Mistakes
Halte dein Ausweis auch bereit.
The accusative case requires ‘deinen’ because ‘Ausweis’ is masculine.
Halten deinen Ausweis auch bereit.
In the imperative you drop the infinitive ending – use ‘Halte’, not ‘Halten’.
Halte deinen Ausweis auch bereit sein.
After an imperative you can omit ‘sein’; ‘bereit’ alone works as a predicative adjective.
↔Alternatives
Hab deinen Ausweis bereit.
Have your ID ready.
Stell sicher, dass du deinen Ausweis dabei hast.
Make sure you have your ID with you.
Vergiss nicht, deinen Ausweis mitzunehmen.
Don’t forget to take your ID.
Cultural Tip
In Germany it is common to be asked for a ‘Personalausweis’ or passport in many everyday situations – from buying age‑restricted items to entering clubs. While the informal ‘du’ is fine among friends, use the formal ‘Sie’ (e.g., ‘Halten Sie Ihren Ausweis bereit’) in official or business contexts.