Singular
das
Passwort
password
Plural: die Passwörter
Why does the noun Passwort have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Passwort
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Passwort | ein Passwort | kein Passwort |
| Akkusativ | das Passwort | ein Passwort | kein Passwort |
| Dativ | dem Passwort | einem Passwort | keinem Passwort |
| Genitiv | des Passworts | eines Passworts | keines Passworts |
| Nominativ | die Passwörter | Passwörter | keine Passwörter |
| Akkusativ | die Passwörter | Passwörter | keine Passwörter |
| Dativ | den Passwörtern | Passwörtern | keinen Passwörtern |
| Genitiv | der Passwörter | Passwörter | keiner Passwörter |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Passwort in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Passwort ist sicher.The new password is secure. | Ein starkes Passwort schützt Daten.A strong password protects data. | Kein einfaches Passwort ist gut.No simple password is good. |
| Akkusativ | Ich ändere das alte Passwort.I change the old password. | Er braucht ein neues Passwort.He needs a new password. | Wir haben kein gutes Passwort.We have no good password. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem neuen Passwort.I help the new password. | Er gibt einem starken Passwort ein.He enters a strong password. | Ich spreche mit keinem alten Passwort.I don't speak about any old password. |
| Genitiv | Der Schutz des neuen Passworts ist wichtig.The protection of the new password is important. | Die Stärke eines starken Passworts ist gut.The strength of a strong password is good. | Der Wert keines einfachen Passworts ist gering.The value of no simple password is low. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Passwörter sind wichtig.The new passwords are important. | Starke Passwörter sind sicher.Strong passwords are secure. | Keine schlechten Passwörter sind sicher.No bad passwords are secure. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mag die starken Passwörter.She likes the strong passwords. | Ich sehe viele neue Passwörter.I see many new passwords. | Er kennt keine schlechten Passwörter.He knows no bad passwords. |
| Dativ | Er gibt den wichtigen Passwörtern Priorität.He prioritizes the important passwords. | Ich helfe starken Passwörtern.I help strong passwords. | Sie arbeitet mit keinen schlechten Passwörtern.She doesn't work with any bad passwords. |
| Genitiv | Die Sicherheit der neuen Passwörter ist hoch.The security of the new passwords is high. | Die Verwaltung starker Passwörter ist komplex.The management of strong passwords is complex. | Die Probleme keiner alten Passwörter sind gelöst.The problems of no old passwords are solved. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Passwort?
It is das Passwort. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Passwort is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Passwort?
The German noun Passwort is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Passwort?
The plural form of das Passwort is die Passwörter. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Passwort mean in English?
The German word das Passwort translates to “password” in English.
How do you decline das Passwort?
Like all German nouns, Passwort changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Passwort
- Akkusativ: das Passwort
- Dativ: dem Passwort
- Genitiv: des Passworts
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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