Anglerfisch

[ˈaŋlɐˌfɪʃ]

/[ˈaŋlɐˌfɪʃ]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - eine der verschiedenen, im flachen Wasser tropischer und subtropischer Meere lebenden kleinen und gut getarnten, plumpen Fischarten aus der Familie der Antennariidae

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Index DE-anglerfisch · Anglerfisch · German

Anglerfisch · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 11 letters
  • VOW-3 3 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 Anglerfisch
PropertyValue
HeadwordAnglerfisch
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈaŋlɐˌfɪʃ]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Anglerfisch“ im Deutschen

Anglerfischsitzt 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

Anglerfisch is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈaŋlɐˌfɪʃ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Anglerfisch, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Anglerfisch, spelled A-N-G-L-E-R-F-I-S-C-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    eine der verschiedenen, im flachen Wasser tropischer und subtropischer Meere lebenden kleinen und gut getarnten, plumpen Fischarten aus der Familie der Antennariidae
  2. 2
    eine der verschiedenen in der Tiefsee aller Ozeane vorkommenden Fischarten aus der Ordnung der Armflosser
  3. 3
    im nordöstlichen Atlantik, im Mittelmeer und im Schwarzen Meer lebende essbare Fischart mit einem riesigen, mit kräftigen Zähnen besetzten Maul

Synonyms

Tiefsee-AnglerfischLotteSeeteufelLophius piscatorius

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 "Anglerfisch"?
"Anglerfisch" is spelled A-N-G-L-E-R-F-I-S-C-H. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈaŋlɐˌfɪʃ].
What does "Anglerfisch" mean?
As a noun, "Anglerfisch" means: eine der verschiedenen, im flachen Wasser tropischer und subtropischer Meere lebenden kleinen und gut getarnten, plumpen Fischarten aus der Familie der Antennariidae
How do you pronounce "Anglerfisch"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Anglerfisch" is [ˈaŋlɐˌfɪʃ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Anglerfisch" come from?
"Anglerfisch" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list