das Stichwort
Translation
keyword, cue, headword, catchword
Examples
Gib das Stichwort in die Suchmaschine ein.
Enter the keyword into the search engine.
Der Schauspieler wartete auf sein Stichwort.
The actor waited for his cue.
Nennen Sie mir nur ein paar Stichworte.
Just give me a few keywords.
Grammar Patterns
das Stichwort (für sth.) the cue/keyword (for sth.) That was the cue for the show to start.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Schlüsselwort (keyword), die Losung (slogan); Antonyms: der Fließtext (running text)
Etymology
Composed of 'Stich' (sting, prick) and 'Wort' (word). It signifies a word that 'stings' or stands out.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'stitching word' that holds the main idea together, or a word that 'pricks' your attention.