das Kennwort
Translation
password, keyword, code word
Examples
Bitte geben Sie Ihr Kennwort ein.
Please enter your password.
Ich habe mein Kennwort vergessen.
I have forgotten my password.
Das Kennwort für den Club ist 'Adler'.
The code word for the club is 'Eagle'.
Grammar Patterns
to have a password ((for sth.)) Do you have a password for the Wi-Fi?
to enter a password Please enter your password.
Similar Words
das Passwort (password), die Losung (watchword)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'kennen' (to know, to recognize) and 'Wort' (word). It's a 'word for recognition'.
Memory Tips
A 'Kennwort' is a 'Wort' (word) that lets a system 'kennen' (recognize) you. This makes it easy to remember it means password.