username
der Benutzername, die Benutzernamen
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username
A unique name that a person chooses or is assigned in order to log in to a computer system, website, or online service.
Ich habe meinen Benutzernamen für das Online-Banking vergessen.
I forgot my username for online banking.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Benutzernamen |
| genitive | des Benutzernamens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Benutzername | die Benutzernamen |
| accusative | den Benutzernamen | die Benutzernamen |
| dative | dem Benutzernamen | den Benutzernamen |
| genitive | des Benutzernamens | der Benutzernamen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'Benutzer' (user) and 'Name' (name). A 'Benutzer' is a person who uses something (from the verb 'benutzen' (to use)). So it is literally the name of a user.
Jeder neue Benutzer muss sich registrieren.
Every new user has to register.
This word is used almost exclusively in the digital sphere. It refers to logging in to computers, websites, apps, or other online services.
Bitte geben Sie Ihren Benutzernamen und Ihr Passwort ein.
Please enter your username and password.
Common verbs in this context are 'wählen' (to choose), 'eingeben' (to enter), 'erstellen' (to create), or 'vergessen' (to forget). It is often mentioned together with 'Passwort' (password).
Du kannst dir einen beliebigen Benutzernamen wählen, solange er noch frei ist.
You can choose any username you like, as long as it is still available.
