Alsterwasser

[ˈalstɐˌvasɐ]

/[ˈalstɐˌvasɐ]/ noun

The verdict

“Alsterwasser” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Mischgetränk aus Bier und Limonade

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Index DE-alsterwasser · Alsterwasser · German

Alsterwasser · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 12 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "A" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Alsterwasser
PropertyValue
HeadwordAlsterwasser
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈalstɐˌvasɐ]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Alsterwasser“ im Deutschen

Alsterwassersitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Alsterwasser is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈalstɐˌvasɐ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Alsterwasser has no tracked misspelling variants, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Alsterwasser, spelled A-L-S-T-E-R-W-A-S-S-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Mischgetränk aus Bier und Limonade
  2. 2
    Wasser der Alster

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Alsterwasser appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Es ist nicht ganz klar, wie die Bedeutung von Alsterwasser gemeint ist; vielleicht im Sinne von „…sieht aus wie Alsterwasser“.
  2. „Der kleine Steuermann hebt die Flasche in die Höhe: »Hier ist des Rätsels Lösung, – wissen Sie, was da drin ist? – Alsterwasser, Hamburger Alsterwasser! – – Und da drin soll unsereins rudern, wo wir an unser dünnes klares ›Kaiserwasser‹ gewöhnt sind, – net wahr, Kurzweil? Wissen S', daß dieses Alsterwasser bereits um ein Fünftel dicker ist als wie das un…

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Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Alsterwasser"?
"Alsterwasser" is spelled A-L-S-T-E-R-W-A-S-S-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈalstɐˌvasɐ].
What does "Alsterwasser" mean?
As a noun, "Alsterwasser" means: Mischgetränk aus Bier und Limonade
How do you pronounce "Alsterwasser"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Alsterwasser" is [ˈalstɐˌvasɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Alsterwasser" come from?
"Alsterwasser" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list