This is the 8091st most frequent German word.
identitätskarte
Identity card.
Here, 'Identitätskarte' is used to refer to a personal identification document.
Ich habe meine Identitätskarte verloren.
I lost my identity card.
In this sentence, 'Identitätskarte' is being discussed in the context of its usefulness for travel purposes.
Die Identitätskarte wird oft für Auslandsreisen benötigt.
The identity card is often required for international travel.
This usage describes a regulation, where 'Identitätskarte' refers to an official document that needs periodic renewal.