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German Phrase

Gib deine PIN ein.

/ɡɪp ˈdaɪ̯.nə piː ˈʔeːn ˈaɪ̯n/
Meaning"Enter your PIN."
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Meaning

A direct, informal command telling someone to type or enter their personal identification number. It is used in contexts where a PIN is required, such as ATMs, point‑of‑sale terminals, or mobile banking apps.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are speaking to a friend, a family member, or any person you address with ‘du’. It appears on screens of German‑language banking apps, at cash machines, or in spoken instructions when guiding someone through a transaction.

✦Grammar Breakdown

GibdeinePINein

1

Imperative (du)

‘Gib’ is the du‑imperative of the verb geben; it is formed by dropping the infinitive ending –en and adding a short vowel.

2

Possessive pronoun

‘deine’ is the feminine/neutral possessive pronoun matching the noun ‘PIN’, which is treated as feminine in German.

3

Separable verb

‘ein­geben’ is a separable prefix verb; in the imperative the prefix ‘ein’ is placed at the end of the clause.

4

Abbreviation ‘PIN’

‘PIN’ stands for Persönliche Identifikationsnummer and is pronounced as the letters P‑I‑N (piː‑ʔeː‑ɛn).

🗨In Conversation

A

Um den Betrag zu bestätigen, musst du deine PIN eingeben.

To confirm the amount, you need to enter your PIN.

Gib deine PIN ein.

Enter your PIN.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Gib dein PIN ein.

    ‘PIN’ is feminine, so the correct possessive is ‘deine’, not ‘dein’.

  • Gib deine PIN.

    The separable prefix ‘ein’ must be included; otherwise the command is incomplete.

  • Geben Sie deine PIN ein.

    Mixing the formal ‘Sie’ with the informal possessive ‘deine’ is inconsistent. Use ‘Bitte geben Sie Ihre PIN ein.’

  • Gib deine Pin ein.

    ‘PIN’ is an abbreviation and should be capitalized.

↔Alternatives

  • Bitte gib deine PIN ein.

    Please enter your PIN.

  • Trage deine PIN ein.

    Enter your PIN.

  • Gib die PIN ein.

    Enter the PIN.

  • Bitte geben Sie Ihre PIN ein.

    Please enter your PIN. (formal)

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Cultural Tip

German distinguishes between informal ‘du’ and formal ‘Sie’. The phrase ‘Gib deine PIN ein.’ uses the informal du‑form and is appropriate only with people you know well or in casual UI settings. In banks, shops, or any official context you’ll hear the formal version: ‘Bitte geben Sie Ihre PIN ein.’ Also, remember that PIN is treated as a feminine noun, so the possessive pronoun is ‘deine’ (or ‘Ihre’ in the formal register).