Diskrimination

[dɪskʁiminaˈt͡si̯oːn]

/[dɪskʁiminaˈt͡si̯oːn]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
14
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - neutrale Bedeutung: Unterscheidung, Differenzierung

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Index DE-diskrimination · Diskrimination · German

Diskrimination · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 14 letters
  • VOW-6 6 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 Diskrimination
PropertyValue
HeadwordDiskrimination
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[dɪskʁiminaˈt͡si̯oːn]
Letters14
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Diskrimination“ im Deutschen

Diskriminationschafft 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

Diskrimination is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [dɪskʁiminaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for Diskrimination in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Diskrimination, spelled D-I-S-K-R-I-M-I-N-A-T-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    neutrale Bedeutung: Unterscheidung, Differenzierung
  2. 2
    negative Bedeutung: Diskriminierung oder Benachteiligung
  3. 3
    die Fähigkeit, Reize in Bezug auf zeitlichen und örtlichen Abstand zu unterscheiden

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 "Diskrimination"?
"Diskrimination" is spelled D-I-S-K-R-I-M-I-N-A-T-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is [dɪskʁiminaˈt͡si̯oːn].
What does "Diskrimination" mean?
As a noun, "Diskrimination" means: neutrale Bedeutung: Unterscheidung, Differenzierung
How do you pronounce "Diskrimination"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Diskrimination" is [dɪskʁiminaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Diskrimination" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list