Airport & Customs

1. Zeiged Sie bitte Ihre Pass.

   Please show your passport

   Usage

   A polite request by an officer at passport control; Pass means passport

   Grammar Note

   composed: the polite imperative is the verb in -ed plus Sie; Pass is masculine

2. Was isch de Zweck vo Ihrem Bsuech?

   What is the purpose of your visit?

   Usage

   A standard question from a border officer

   Grammar Note

   composed: possession is shown by vo plus the dative, not by the genitive

3. Wie vill Nächt bliibed Sie?

   How many nights are you staying?

   Usage

   Asks about the length of stay, at border control or a hotel

   Grammar Note

   composed: the polite Sie takes the plural form bliibed

4. Mis Gepäck isch nonig aacho.

   My luggage has not arrived yet

   Usage

   Tells staff that your bag has not come out at baggage claim

   Grammar Note

   composed: aacho is the past participle of the verb for arriving; the auxiliary is isch

5. Wo isch s Gate?

   Where is the gate?

   Usage

   Asks where the departure gate is

   Grammar Note

   composed: same word order as Standard German

6. Wo isch de Zoll?

   Where is customs?

   Usage

   Asks for the customs area after arrival

   Grammar Note

   composed: Zoll is masculine

7. Min Flug isch verspätet.

   My flight is delayed

   Usage

   Tells staff or someone waiting that your flight is late

   Grammar Note

   composed: the possessive min matches the masculine noun Flug

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