How to Say ‘A passport photo’ in German
Ein Passfoto
ine pahs-FOH-toh
[ine pahs-FOH-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: Compound noun: "Pass" + "Foto." German loves building words like Lego.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Biometric passport photos are often required in Germany, so this is a high-value word for foreigners.
Phrase Breakdown
Ein
[ine]
a
The indefinite article for a masculine or neuter noun in nominative form.
Ein Termin ist morgen.
An appointment is tomorrow.
Passfoto
[pahs-FOH-toh]
passport photo
A small official photo used for passports or applications.
Ich brauche ein Passfoto für den Antrag.
I need a passport photo for the application.
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