Korean word

암호

Pronunciation

Romanizationamho

Meaning

  • nounpassword

Example

계정에 로그인하려면 암호를 입력하세요.kye jeong e ro geu in ha ryeo myeon am ho reul im nyeo ka se yo

Enter your password to log in to your account.

Illustration for 암호 (password)

More examples

공용 컴퓨터에서는 암호를 저장하지 마세요.kong yong keom pyu teo e seo neun am ho reul cheo jang ha ji ma se yo

Do not save your password on a shared computer.

Core concept

A private string of letters or numbers that unlocks access to an account or device.

Common phrases

  • 암호를 잊어버리다am ho reul i jeo beo ri da

    forget a password

  • 암호를 변경하다am ho reul pyeon gyeong ha da

    change a password

  • 암호를 입력하다am ho reul im nyeo ka da

    enter a password

Similar words

비밀번호pimilbeonho: A user-created secret code for accessing a service, phone, or wireless network.
패스워드paeseuwodeu: An English loanword for a short login access code.
인증번호injeungbeonho: A temporary code sent by a service to confirm someone's identity.
핀pin: A short numeric code used to approve a card transaction or access an ATM.

Definition in Korean

서비스나 기기 접근을 위해 설정하는 숫자·문자 조합의 개인용 비밀 정보seo bi seu na ki gi cheop kkeu neul wi hae seol jeong ha neun sut jja mun ja cho ha bui kae i nyong pi mil cheong bo

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning hidden and code, giving it the basic idea of a code kept secret.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, one everyday term can cover both a login password and a short number used for access, so context often tells which kind is meant.

Other meanings

  • codenoun
  • PINnoun

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