noun
password
A2
Passwort: means 'password' (access code). German noun das Passwort, plural Passwörter (irregular: umlaut and -er). Declension examples: genitive singular des Passworts, dative plural den Passwörtern, genitive plural der Passwörter. Neuter gender; used for logins, security and authentication. Often appears in IT contexts; keep it secret.
Examples
Der Nutzer erinnerte sich nicht an das Passwort, weil das Dokument, auf dem es stand, verloren ging.
The user could not remember the password because the document on which it was written was lost.
Bitte gib dein Passwort ein, um dich anzumelden.
Please enter your password to sign in.
Ich habe mein Passwort vergessen.
I forgot my password.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a key made of letters (a 'word-key') unlocking a digital lock labeled 'Login'.
Think of 'pass' + 'word' — a word that lets you pass.
das Passwort — imagine a small digital 'das'-shaped shield (neuter) protecting the password.
Notes
Plural commonly 'Passwörter'. Genitive singular is usually 'des Passworts' (sometimes 'des Passwortes'). Commonly used in computer/internet contexts for account access and security.