noun
die Parole, -n
slogan
Bedingte Entlassung aus dem Gefängnis vor dem Ende der Strafe.
Definition & meaning
- Password or watchword: In a military or security context, it refers to a secret word or phrase used to identify someone as a friend or an authorized person.
- Slogan or motto: It can refer to a catchphrase, a rallying cry, or a guiding principle for a specific group, movement, or political party.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Parole). The plural form is Parolen.
- Word origin: The word was adopted into German from the French word parole, which originally means "word" or "speech." It traces back to the Medieval Latin parabola (speech/discourse), which is also the root for the word Parabel.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the meaning of "slogan": Losung, Schlagwort, Devise, Motto.
- For the meaning of "password": Passwort, Kennwort, Losungswort.
Antonyms:
- There are no direct linguistic antonyms for this term, as it is a specific noun representing a concept rather than a gradable property.
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Examples
Die Parole der Kampagne lautet: "Gemeinsam sind wir stark!"noun
The slogan of the campaign is: "Together we are strong!"
Unsere Parole motiviert viele Menschen zum Mitmachen.noun
Our slogan motivates many people to join in.
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