What's the WiFi password?
WiFi inquiry
Use this phrase to gain internet access in any social or professional setting with polite confidence.
15초 만에
- Ask this to get the internet security code.
- Add 'please' to sound more polite in public.
- Essential for cafes, hotels, and visiting friends.
뜻
This is the standard way to ask for the secret code to connect your phone or laptop to the local internet.
주요 예문
3 / 7Arriving at a friend's house
Hey! Great to see you. What's the WiFi password?
Hey! Great to see you. What's the WiFi password?
Ordering at a coffee shop
Can I have a latte, and what's the WiFi password, please?
Can I have a latte, and what's the WiFi password, please?
In a professional business meeting
Before we start, what's the WiFi password for the guest network?
Before we start, what's the WiFi password for the guest network?
문화적 배경
This phrase has become a global symbol of hospitality and the first thing people ask when arriving at a new location. In many English-speaking households, sharing the WiFi password is a gesture of trust and friendship. It reflects our constant need for connectivity in the digital age.
Look before you ask
In many modern cafes, the password is written on a chalkboard or at the bottom of your receipt. Check there first to look like a pro!
Pronunciation matters
Make sure to say 'WiFi' as 'Why-Fy'. Some languages pronounce it 'Wee-Fee', but in English, it always rhymes with 'Hi-Fi'.
15초 만에
- Ask this to get the internet security code.
- Add 'please' to sound more polite in public.
- Essential for cafes, hotels, and visiting friends.
What It Means
What's the WiFi password? is your ticket to the digital world. It is a direct question. You use it to ask for the security key of a wireless network. It is one of the most common phrases in modern English. Everyone understands it instantly.
How To Use It
You can say this phrase exactly as it is. It is simple and effective. If you want to be polite, add Excuse me at the start. You can also add please at the end. For example: Excuse me, what's the WiFi password, please? This makes you sound like a great guest.
When To Use It
Use it whenever you enter a new place. Use it at a friend's house. Use it at a coffee shop or a hotel. You can even use it at a business meeting. It is perfect for when your data is low. It is also great when the signal is weak.
When NOT To Use It
Do not ask this immediately at a funeral. That might seem a bit rude. Avoid asking it during a very serious romantic moment. Your partner wants your attention, not your Instagram feed. Also, do not ask a stranger on the street. They likely do not have a portable hotspot for you.
Cultural Background
In the past, people asked for a glass of water. Now, they ask for the WiFi. It is the modern sign of hospitality. Many cafes print the password on the receipt. Some people even frame their WiFi password as art in their homes. It shows that guests are welcome to stay a while.
Common Variations
You might hear Do you have WiFi? first. Some people ask Is there a guest network? In very casual settings, friends might just say What's the code? If you are at a fancy hotel, you might ask How do I get online? All of these lead to the same result: internet access!
사용 참고사항
This phrase is perfectly neutral and safe for almost any situation. Just remember to add 'please' in service environments to maintain a friendly register.
Look before you ask
In many modern cafes, the password is written on a chalkboard or at the bottom of your receipt. Check there first to look like a pro!
Pronunciation matters
Make sure to say 'WiFi' as 'Why-Fy'. Some languages pronounce it 'Wee-Fee', but in English, it always rhymes with 'Hi-Fi'.
The 'Guest' Network
Many English speakers have a separate 'Guest' network. If they give you a password for 'Guest_WiFi', it's their way of keeping their main network secure while being helpful.
예시
7Hey! Great to see you. What's the WiFi password?
Hey! Great to see you. What's the WiFi password?
Very common to ask shortly after arriving.
Can I have a latte, and what's the WiFi password, please?
Can I have a latte, and what's the WiFi password, please?
Combining a purchase with the request is polite.
Before we start, what's the WiFi password for the guest network?
Before we start, what's the WiFi password for the guest network?
Standard professional request for connectivity.
Did you change the router? What's the WiFi password again?
Did you change the router? What's the WiFi password again?
Using 'again' implies you forgot it.
I forgot my own WiFi password. My life is over.
I forgot my own WiFi password. My life is over.
Exaggerating the importance of the password for humor.
Thank you for the key card. What's the WiFi password for the room?
Thank you for the key card. What's the WiFi password for the room?
Formal and direct at a service desk.
I'm lost and my GPS isn't working. What's the WiFi password here?
I'm lost and my GPS isn't working. What's the WiFi password here?
Shows urgency and need for help.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence to ask politely at a cafe.
Excuse me, ___ the WiFi password, please?
We use 'what's' (what is) to ask for information like a name or a password.
Choose the best response when a guest asks you for the password.
Guest: What's the WiFi password? You: ___
This provides the helpful information the guest is looking for.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality of the WiFi Request
Used with close friends.
WiFi code?
Standard everyday use.
What's the WiFi password?
Used with staff or in business.
Could you please provide the WiFi password?
Where to ask for WiFi
At a Friend's Home
Asking while sitting on the sofa.
In a Cafe
Asking the barista at the counter.
At the Airport
Asking at an information desk.
In an Office
Asking a colleague before a demo.
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It depends on the culture, but usually, it is better to say hello first. In a shop, buy something before asking What's the WiFi password?.
That is very blunt. It is better to use the full sentence What is the WiFi password? to sound more natural.
You can ask, Is the WiFi free? or Do I have to pay for WiFi?.
That means there is no password. You can just select the name and connect without typing anything.
Sometimes people say WiFi key or WiFi code, but password is the most common term.
Try a more formal version like, Could you please tell me how to access the wireless internet?.
It means capital letters and small letters are different. If the password is Apple123, you cannot type apple123.
It is better to wait until after the meal. Asking during dinner might suggest you are bored with the conversation.
You can say, I think I have the wrong password or It's not connecting, could you check the code?.
Not really. We don't say 'I am WiFi-ing.' We say I am on the WiFi or I am using the WiFi.
관련 표현
Do you have WiFi?
Asking if a wireless network is available at all.
The signal is weak.
The internet connection is slow or unstable.
Can I get on the internet?
A general request to use any available connection.
What's the network name?
Asking which specific WiFi signal to select from a list.
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