Dolman

[ˈdɔlman]

/[ˈdɔlman]/ noun

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The verdict

“Dolman” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Männerjacke der Husaren

Key facts for Dolman
PropertyValue
HeadwordDolman
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈdɔlman]
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Dolman” sits in German frequency

Dolman falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Dolman is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈdɔlman]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Dolman has no tracked misspelling variants, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

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 Dolman, spelled D-O-L-M-A-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Männerjacke der Husaren
  2. 2
    alttürkische als Überwurf dienende Jacke

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 "Dolman"?
"Dolman" is spelled D-O-L-M-A-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈdɔlman].
What does "Dolman" mean?
As a noun, "Dolman" means: Männerjacke der Husaren
How do you pronounce "Dolman"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Dolman" is [ˈdɔlman]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Dolman" come from?
"Dolman" 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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Using “Dolman”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is D-O-L-M-A-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈdɔlman] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • 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.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list