entschlüsseln
Translation
to decipher, to decode, to decrypt
Examples
Er konnte die geheime Nachricht entschlüsseln.
He was able to decipher the secret message.
Die Forscher entschlüsseln den genetischen Code.
The researchers are decoding the genetic code.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to decipher sth. The expert was able to decipher the code.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entziffern, dekodieren; Antonym: verschlüsseln
Etymology
From 'ent-' (prefix for removal/reversal) + 'Schlüssel' (key). Literally 'to un-key'.
Memory Tips
Imagine removing a lock ('ent-') with a key ('Schlüssel'). You are 'un-keying' the secret message.