keyword
das Schlüsselwort, die Schlüsselwörter
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keyword
A particularly important word that identifies the content of a text, topic, or document. It is also used to search for relevant information.
Gib das Schlüsselwort in die Suchmaschine ein, um die passenden Artikel zu finden.
Enter the keyword into the search engine to find the relevant articles.
password
An agreed secret word that someone uses to identify themselves as authorized or as belonging to a particular group.
Nur wer das Schlüsselwort kennt, darf den Raum betreten.
Only those who know the password may enter the room.
keyword
In computer science, a predefined word with a special function within a programming language.
Das Schlüsselwort „while“ leitet in dieser Programmiersprache eine Schleife ein.
In this programming language, the keyword “while” starts a loop.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schlüsselwörter |
| genitive | des Schlüsselworts |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Schlüsselwort | die Schlüsselwörter |
| accusative | das Schlüsselwort | die Schlüsselwörter |
| dative | dem Schlüsselwort | den Schlüsselwörtern |
| genitive | des Schlüsselworts des Schlüsselwortes | der Schlüsselwörter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“Schlüsselwort” is made up of “Schlüssel” (key) and “Wort” (word). The image behind it is a word that provides access to information or a protected area.
Das Schlüsselwort steht am Anfang des Dokuments.
The keyword appears at the beginning of the document.
Viele Schlüsselwörter helfen beim schnellen Erfassen eines Themas.
Many keywords help you grasp a topic quickly.
In the context of texts and search functions, “Schlüsselwort” (keyword) often occurs with verbs such as “eingeben” (to enter), “suchen” (to search), and “verwenden” (to use). “relevante Schlüsselwörter” (relevant keywords) and “nach Schlüsselwörtern suchen” (to search for keywords) are also typical collocations.
Die Nutzerin gab mehrere Schlüsselwörter in das Suchfeld ein.
The user entered several keywords into the search field.
When referring to texts, search engines, databases, or a summary of a topic, “Schlüsselwort” (keyword) means an important word that captures the content. Words such as “Suchfeld” (search field), “Artikel” (article), or “Dokument” (document) often point to this meaning.
Das Schlüsselwort „Klimawandel“ führt zu zahlreichen wissenschaftlichen Artikeln.
The keyword “Klimawandel” (climate change) leads to numerous scientific articles.
When “Schlüsselwort” (password) is associated with entry, secrecy, or a group, it refers to an agreed secret word. Typical signal words are “geheim” (secret), “kennen” (to know), “Zugang” (access), and “berechtigt” (authorized).
Ohne das richtige Schlüsselwort blieb das Tor verschlossen.
Without the correct password, the gate remained locked.
In computer science, “Schlüsselwort” (keyword) refers to a word whose meaning is defined by the programming language. It therefore cannot be used freely as a name for a variable or function.
Das Schlüsselwort „return“ beendet die Funktion an dieser Stelle.
The keyword “return” ends the function at this point.
