NOUN
dasStichwort/ˈʃtɪçˌvɔʁt/keyword; cue word; catchword
Stichwort is a German noun that means keyword, cue word, or catchword. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɪçˌvɔʁt/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.word or phrase used as a keyword or entry word(reference, information)
a.keyword for organizing or searching information
Bitte nennen Sie mir das Stichwort für die Recherche.—Please give me the keyword for the research.
2.cue word to prompt a response or action(theater, dialogue, communication)
a.word said as a prompt in a conversation or on stage
Der Schauspieler wartete auf das Stichwort, um seinen Text zu sprechen.—The actor waited for the cue word to say his line.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Stichwort | — |
| Genitive | des Stichworts | — |
| Dative | dem Stichwort | — |
| Accusative | das Stichwort | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Stichwort" mean in English?
- "Stichwort" means keyword, cue word, or catchword. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Stichwort"?
- "Stichwort" is pronounced /ˈʃtɪçˌvɔʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Stichwort" der, die, or das?
- "Stichwort" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Stichwort"?
- "Stichwort" is a noun in German.
