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Forms at the Bürgeramt, the bank or the school use the same words again and again. Learn them once.
Words on every form
| Form word | Meaning | Joy writes |
|---|---|---|
| Vorname | first name | Joy |
| Familienname / Nachname | surname | Reyes |
| Geburtsdatum | date of birth | 14.03.2002 |
| Geburtsort | place of birth | Manila |
| Staatsangehörigkeit | nationality | philippinisch |
| Familienstand | marital status | ledig (single) |
| Straße, Hausnummer | street, number | Lindenstraße 8 |
| PLZ, Wohnort | postcode, town | 04109 Leipzig |
| Unterschrift | signature |
Dates the German way
- Day.Month.Year with dots: 14.03.2002 = 14 March 2002.
- Postcode before the town: 04109 Leipzig.
- House number after the street: Lindenstraße 8.
Questions behind the form
Wie ist Ihr Familienname?What is your surname?
Wann sind Sie geboren?When were you born?
Unterschreiben Sie bitte hier.Please sign here.
Good to know 1
1Real-life GermanThe Anmeldung (registering your address) must happen within 2 weeks of moving in. You need a form from your landlord: the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung (landlord’s confirmation).
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