Russian edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from German Ausweis.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): [ɐʊsˈvajs]
  • (file)

Noun edit

аусва́йс (ausvájsm inan (genitive аусва́йса, nominative plural аусва́йсы, genitive plural аусва́йсов)

  1. (historical) an ID, a document issued by German authorities, e.g. during the occupation of a large area of the Soviet Union during World War II
  2. (humorous or Germany) any passport; any ID

Declension edit