PIN
die PIN, die PINs
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PIN
A personal identification number used to identify yourself as an authorized person when using a device, bank card, or online service.
Bitte geben Sie Ihre PIN ein, um die Zahlung zu bestätigen.
Please enter your PIN to confirm the payment.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die PINs |
| genitive | der PIN |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die PIN | die PINs |
| accusative | die PIN | die PINs |
| dative | der PIN | den PINs |
| genitive | der PIN | der PINs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'PIN' is especially often used with verbs such as 'eingeben' (to enter), 'ändern' (to change), 'vergessen' (to forget), and 'sperren' (to block). These combinations are used particularly with cards, mobile phones, and online services.
Ich habe meine PIN vergessen und muss sie jetzt ändern.
I forgot my PIN and now have to change it.
A PIN is normally kept secret and entered only directly on the device or in a protected login field. After several incorrect entries, access or the card may be blocked.
Nach drei falschen Eingaben wurde die PIN gesperrt.
The PIN was blocked after three incorrect entries.
For payments and logins, the phrase 'die PIN eingeben' (to enter the PIN) is commonly used. The verb 'eingeben' (to enter) describes entering the numbers using a keypad or on-screen keyboard.
Am Automaten musste ich zuerst die PIN eingeben.
At the ATM, I first had to enter my PIN.
