bimmeln

[ˈbɪml̩n]

/[ˈbɪml̩n]/ verb

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - mit einer helltönenden Glocke läuten

Corpus desk

Index DE-bimmeln · bimmeln · German

bimmeln · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "B" 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 bimmeln
PropertyValue
Headwordbimmeln
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ˈbɪml̩n]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „bimmeln“ im Deutschen

bimmelnschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

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

Rare enough to double-check

bimmeln is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as averb, transcribed [ˈbɪml̩n]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "mit einer helltönenden Glocke läuten".

bimmeln has no tracked misspelling variants, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is bimmeln, spelled B-I-M-M-E-L-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    mit einer helltönenden Glocke läuten

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Ich hatte grad an dich gedacht, da bimmeltest du schon an der Tür.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

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 "bimmeln"?
"bimmeln" is spelled B-I-M-M-E-L-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈbɪml̩n].
What does "bimmeln" mean?
As a verb, "bimmeln" means: mit einer helltönenden Glocke läuten
How do you pronounce "bimmeln"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "bimmeln" is [ˈbɪml̩n]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "bimmeln" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list