noun

die Losung, -en

password

The word "Losung" in German carries two primary meanings:

Watchword or password: In military or security contexts, it refers to a secret word or phrase that serves as a means of identification (passphrase). It can also refer to a motto, slogan, or a guiding principle for a group or movement.
Droppings/Excrement: In the context of hunting and biology, "Losung" refers to the feces or droppings of wild animals, particularly big game such as deer or wild boar.

Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Losung, plural: die Losungen).
Word origin: The word is derived from the Middle High German lōsung, originating from the verb lösen (to loosen or to solve). Originally, it was related to the act of "casting lots" (Los) to make a decision or select someone. Over time, the meaning evolved from the act of casting lots to the resulting sign or signal, and eventually to a spoken secret word or a motto. The biological meaning (droppings) stems from the concept of things being "loosened" or released from the body.