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PIN
A personal identification number (PIN), meaning a secret number used for authentication with bank cards, mobile phones, or online services.
Ich habe dreimal den falschen Pin eingegeben und jetzt ist meine Karte gesperrt.
I entered the wrong PIN three times, and now my card is blocked.
pin
A small badge, usually made of metal, that is attached to clothing, bags, or pinboards with a needle and often shows a logo, image, or slogan.
Sie sammelt Pins von allen Hard-Rock-Cafes, die sie besucht hat.
She collects pins from all the Hard Rock Cafes she has visited.
pin
In electronics and technology, a single contact pin on a connector, chip, or other component that creates an electrical connection.
Beim Einbau des Prozessors ist leider ein Pin abgebrochen.
Unfortunately, a pin broke off while installing the processor.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pins |
| genitive | des Pins |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Pin | die Pins |
| accusative | den Pin | die Pins |
| dative | dem Pin | den Pins |
| genitive | des Pins | der Pins |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Pin' is taken directly from English. The specific meaning depends heavily on the context, much like in English.
Hast du einen Pin, um die Notiz an die Wand zu heften?
Do you have a pin to attach the note to the wall?
The meaning of 'Pin' can almost always be understood from context. If it is about bank cards or phones, it means the secret number. If people are talking about clothing or collecting, it means the badge. In technical contexts, it means the contact pins.
Ich habe meinen Pin für das Online-Banking vergessen.
I forgot my PIN for online banking.
Sein Rucksack ist voller Pins von seinen Lieblingsbands.
His backpack is full of pins from his favorite bands.
Vorsicht, der Stecker hat sehr empfindliche Pins.
Careful, the connector has very delicate pins.
In the meaning of a secret number, 'PIN' is an abbreviation for 'Persönliche Identifikationsnummer' (personal identification number). Although it is an abbreviation, it is treated like a normal noun ('der Pin').
Notieren Sie Ihre Pin niemals auf der Bankkarte selbst.
Never write down your PIN on the bank card itself.
When the secret number is meant, 'Pin' is often combined with verbs such as 'eingeben' (to enter), 'vergessen' (to forget), 'ändern' (to change), or 'sperren' (to block).
Bitte geben Sie Ihre persönliche Pin ein, um die Zahlung zu bestätigen.
Please enter your personal PIN to confirm the payment.
When the badge is meant, 'Pin' is often used with verbs such as 'anstecken' (to pin on), 'tragen' (to wear), or 'sammeln' (to collect).
Er trug einen kleinen Pin mit der Flagge seines Landes am Jackett.
He wore a small pin with his country's flag on his jacket.
contact
In electronics, a Pin is the individual contact pin on a chip or connector. Kontakt is a more general term for the point where an electrical connection is made or interrupted. Pin is therefore appropriate for the protruding component, while Kontakt refers to the electrical contact point.
Der Techniker richtet den verbogenen Pin am Stecker vorsichtig gerade.
The technician carefully straightens the bent pin on the connector.
Der Techniker reinigt den verschmutzten Kontakt in der Buchse.
The technician is cleaning the dirty contact in the socket.
