cipher in German

cipher in German is Ziffer, Verschlüsselung, Verschlüsselungssystem — cipher means a system for turning readable text into a secret, scrambled form; more loosely, a secret code.

cipher in German

Ziffer

noun

A numeric character.

Verschlüsselung

noun

A method of transforming a text in order to conceal its meaning.

Verschlüsselungssystem

noun

(cryptography) A cryptographic system using an algorithm that converts letters or sequences of bits into ciphertext.

Chiffre

noun

Ciphertext; a message concealed via a cipher.

Geheimschrift

noun

Ciphertext; a message concealed via a cipher.

What does "cipher" mean?

noun A system for turning readable text into a secret, scrambled form; more loosely, a secret code.
"The spy sent messages written in a simple cipher."
noun A person or thing regarded as having no real importance or influence.
"Without real authority, the new manager was just a cipher."
verb To convert a message into a secret code.
"The clerk ciphered the report before sending it."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

cipher in a sentence

The spy sent messages written in a simple cipher.
Historians finally cracked the general's wartime cipher.
Without real authority, the new manager was just a cipher.
The clerk ciphered the report before sending it.

Similar words in German

calculate code compute inscribe nil reckon zero zilch

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "cipher" in German?

"cipher" in German is Ziffer, Verschlüsselung, Verschlüsselungssystem. cipher means: A system for turning readable text into a secret, scrambled form; more loosely, a secret code.

How do you use "cipher" in a sentence?

Example: "The spy sent messages written in a simple cipher." In German, "cipher" is Ziffer, Verschlüsselung, Verschlüsselungssystem.

Are there other ways to say "cipher" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "cipher": Ziffer, Verschlüsselung, Verschlüsselungssystem, Chiffre, Geheimschrift.

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