Dimmer

[ˈdɪmɐ]

/[ˈdɪmɐ]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - eine Art Schalter, mit dem es möglich ist, eine Lampe stufenlos in deren Helligkeit zu regulieren

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Index DE-dimmer · Dimmer · German

Dimmer · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "D" 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 Dimmer
PropertyValue
HeadwordDimmer
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈdɪmɐ]
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Dimmer“ im Deutschen

Dimmerliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Dimmer is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈdɪmɐ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "eine Art Schalter, mit dem es möglich ist, eine Lampe stufenlos in deren Helligkeit zu regulieren".

Zero misspellings are on record for Dimmer in our index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Dimmer, spelled D-I-M-M-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    eine Art Schalter, mit dem es möglich ist, eine Lampe stufenlos in deren Helligkeit zu regulieren

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. „Dimmer sind Lichtschalter, die neben dem Ein- und Ausschalten der Beleuchtung auch die Einstellung der Helligkeit der Beleuchtung über einen Drehregler erlauben. Sie sind auch häufig in Tisch- oder Stehlampen eingebaut.“

Synonyms

Helligkeitsregler

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 "Dimmer"?
"Dimmer" is spelled D-I-M-M-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈdɪmɐ].
What does "Dimmer" mean?
As a noun, "Dimmer" means: eine Art Schalter, mit dem es möglich ist, eine Lampe stufenlos in deren Helligkeit zu regulieren
How do you pronounce "Dimmer"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Dimmer" is [ˈdɪmɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Dimmer" come from?
"Dimmer" 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