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“keyword” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtɪçˌvɔʁt/

Example

Für die Suche sind die richtigen Stichwörter wichtig.

The right keywords are important for searching.

Illustration for Stichwort (keyword)

How to say “keyword” in German

“Keyword” in German is Stichwort.

A short word acts like a pointer, marking a topic in text or prompting the next part of a conversation or speech.

Full entry for Stichwort: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Stichwort

Mit einem kurzen Stichwort leitete sie die Runde ein.

She opened the discussion with a brief cue.

Tips for using Stichwort

  • Stichwort is neuter, with the plural Stichwörter; the plural ending changes to -ern in dative forms such as mit einigen Stichwörtern.

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