E-Lok

[ˈeːˌlɔk]

/[ˈeːˌlɔk]/ noun

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - elektrisch angetriebene Lokomotive

Key facts for E-Lok
PropertyValue
HeadwordE-Lok
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈeːˌlɔk]
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “E-Lok” sits in German frequency

E-Lok 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.

Rare enough to double-check

E-Lok is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈeːˌlɔk]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "elektrisch angetriebene Lokomotive".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for E-Lok, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

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 E-Lok, spelled E---L-O-K.

Definition

  1. 1
    elektrisch angetriebene Lokomotive

Synonyms

ElektrolokomotiveElektrolok

Antonyms

DampflokDampflokomotiveDiesellokDiesellokomotive

This word in other languages

locomotive électrique(Français)

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 "E-Lok"?
"E-Lok" is spelled E---L-O-K. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈeːˌlɔk].
What does "E-Lok" mean?
As a noun, "E-Lok" means: elektrisch angetriebene Lokomotive
How do you pronounce "E-Lok"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "E-Lok" is [ˈeːˌlɔk]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "E-Lok" come from?
"E-Lok" 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 “E-Lok”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is E---L-O-K - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈeːˌlɔk] (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