Hindi · Travel & Places
पासपोर्ट
passport
Passport
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
An official document needed for traveling abroad.
Example
कृपया अपना पासपोर्ट दिखाइए।
Please show your passport.
Etymology
The word 'पासपोर्ट' (passport) is a loanword directly taken from English, which itself derives from 'pass', meaning a document allowing passage. The term became common in Hindi as international travel increased.
How & Where It’s Used
'पासपोर्ट' is primarily used in formal contexts pertaining to travel and legal identification. It's primarily encountered in written text but also in spoken discussions about travel.