German word

Parole

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈʁoːlə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpassword

Example

Der Wachmann fragte nach der Parole am Eingang.

At the entrance, the guard asked for the password.

Illustration for Parole (password)

More examples

Die Demonstranten riefen die Parole der Bewegung.

The demonstrators shouted the movement's slogan.

Core concept

A short spoken phrase that opens a guarded gate or gathers people behind a cause.

Common phrases

  • eine Parole ausgeben

    issue a slogan

  • die Parole der Bewegung

    the slogan of the movement

Similar words

Passwort: A character string used to log in to an online service or device.
Kennwort: A short string or symbol set used to verify identity in a document or system.
Losungswort: A short spoken code exchanged as a signal in a particular setting.
Slogan: A brief set phrase expressing a political or organizational message.

Definition in German

Ein kurzes geheimes Wort oder Erkennungszeichen, mit dem Personen sich erkennen oder Zugang erhalten, besonders in militärischen oder bewachenden Situationen.

Word origin

German Parole is borrowed from French parole, meaning "word" or "speech," and ultimately goes back to Latin parabola.

Usage tips

  • In modern digital contexts, German usually uses Passwort, while Parole often refers to a guarded password, a slogan, or a rallying cry.

Other meanings

  • slogannoun
  • rallying crynoun

Opposites

  • Gegenparolecounter-slogannoun

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