סיסמה
sisma
The English word "password" is translated into Hebrew as סיסמה (sisma).
In computing, סיסמה refers to a string of characters known only to a user. The word is also used in general contexts to mean a "slogan" or "motto".
Meaning: computing: string of characters known only to a user (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of סיסמה is סיסמאות.
How do you pronounce it?
sisma
Did you know?
- The word סיסמה descends from the Ancient Greek word σύνθημα, which originally referred to a signal or a prearranged sign used to identify allies.
- The Hebrew word סיסמה is used both for a secret 'password' and a public 'slogan'. Because of this, a political rallying cry and a WiFi key are the exact same word.
- In Israeli street slang, people sometimes use the English word 'password' when speaking Hebrew to specifically distinguish a digital code from a political 'slogan' סיסמה.
Examples in context
- עליך לבחור סיסמה חזקה!You should choose a strong password!This sentence is useful for seeing how to suggest choosing a strong password using סיסמה.Tatoeba #1198460 by Eldad, translation #1198454 by Eldad
- נא לבחור סיסמה חזקה יותר.Please choose a stronger password.This sentence is useful for seeing a polite way to ask for a stronger password using סיסמה.Tatoeba #1198476 by Eldad, translation #1198465 by Eldad
- בחר בבקשה סיסמה חזקה יותר.Please choose a more secure password.This sentence is useful for requesting a more secure password using סיסמה.Tatoeba #1198479 by Eldad, translation #1216859 by Eldad
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Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries סיסמה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
