blödeln
[ˈbløːdl̩n]
The verdict
“blödeln” 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 May 6, 2026) - bewusst Unsinn reden, sich albern geben
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | blödeln |
| Language | German |
| Part of speech | Verb |
| IPA | [ˈbløːdl̩n] |
| Letters | 7 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Where “blödeln” sits in German frequency
Rare enough to double-check
blödeln is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as averb, transcribed [ˈbløːdl̩n]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "bewusst Unsinn reden, sich albern geben".
We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for blödeln, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.
Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is blödeln, spelled B-L-Ö-D-E-L-N.
Definition
- 1bewusst Unsinn reden, sich albern geben
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.
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Using “blödeln”
The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.
- The one correct German spelling is B-L-Ö-D-E-L-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
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- 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.