Calanque

[kaˈlɑ̃k]

/[kaˈlɑ̃k]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Steilwand aus Kalkstein an der Küste des Mittelmeeres

Corpus desk

Index DE-calanque · Calanque · German

Calanque · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "C" 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 Calanque
PropertyValue
HeadwordCalanque
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[kaˈlɑ̃k]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Calanque“ im Deutschen

Calanquesitzt 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

Calanque is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [kaˈlɑ̃k]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Steilwand aus Kalkstein an der Küste des Mittelmeeres".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Calanque, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Calanque, spelled C-A-L-A-N-Q-U-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Steilwand aus Kalkstein an der Küste des Mittelmeeres

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Sie kreuzten stundenlang vor der Calanque de Morgiou.

Antonyms

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 "Calanque"?
"Calanque" is spelled C-A-L-A-N-Q-U-E. The IPA pronunciation is [kaˈlɑ̃k].
What does "Calanque" mean?
As a noun, "Calanque" means: Steilwand aus Kalkstein an der Küste des Mittelmeeres
How do you pronounce "Calanque"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Calanque" is [kaˈlɑ̃k]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Calanque" come from?
"Calanque" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list