äußerlich

[ˈɔɪ̯sɐlɪç]

/[ˈɔɪ̯sɐlɪç]/ adj

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - außen liegend, sich außen befindend, nach außen, von außen

Key facts for äußerlich
PropertyValue
Headwordäußerlich
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈɔɪ̯sɐlɪç]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “äußerlich” sits in German frequency

äußerlich falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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

Rare enough to double-check

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

No generated misspelling entries exist for äußerlich in our index, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable German rules. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is äußerlich, spelled Ä-U-S-S-E-R-L-I-C-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    außen liegend, sich außen befindend, nach außen, von außen
  2. 2
    nur die Oberfläche betreffend, nicht das Wesen ausmachend

Antonyms

innerlich

This word in other languages

outward(English)externo(Español)

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 "äußerlich"?
"äußerlich" is spelled Ä-U-SS-E-R-L-I-C-H. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈɔɪ̯sɐlɪç].
What does "äußerlich" mean?
As an adjective, "äußerlich" means: außen liegend, sich außen befindend, nach außen, von außen
How do you pronounce "äußerlich"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "äußerlich" is [ˈɔɪ̯sɐlɪç]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "äußerlich" come from?
"äußerlich" 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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Using “äußerlich”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is Ä-U-S-S-E-R-L-I-C-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈɔɪ̯sɐlɪç] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list