eidgenössisch

[ˈaɪ̯tɡəˌnœsɪʃ]

/[ˈaɪ̯tɡəˌnœsɪʃ]/ adj

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
13
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - zu einer Eidgenossenschaft gehörig, speziell zu dem bis 1798 und von 1803 bis 1848 existierenden Staatenbund der „Alten Eidgenossenschaft“ (bis 1798) beziehungsweise der „Schweizerischen Eidgenosse...

Key facts for eidgenössisch
PropertyValue
Headwordeidgenössisch
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈaɪ̯tɡəˌnœsɪʃ]
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “eidgenössisch” sits in German frequency

eidgenössisch 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

eidgenössisch is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [ˈaɪ̯tɡəˌnœsɪʃ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

eidgenössisch has no tracked misspelling variants, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, 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, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is eidgenössisch, spelled E-I-D-G-E-N-Ö-S-S-I-S-C-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    zu einer Eidgenossenschaft gehörig, speziell zu dem bis 1798 und von 1803 bis 1848 existierenden Staatenbund der „Alten Eidgenossenschaft“ (bis 1798) beziehungsweise der „Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft“ (1803–1848) gehörig, ab 1848 (jedoch heute veraltet) dem schweizerischen Bundesstaat angehörig
  2. 2
    zu dem seit 1848 existierenden Bundesstaat der modernen Schweiz (amtlich: „Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft“) gehörig, zur Bundesebene (im Gegensatz zur kantonalen Ebene) gehörig
  3. 3
    die Schweiz in ihrer Gesamtheit betreffend
  4. 4
    in der Schweiz gewöhnlich selbstironisch im Sinne von typisch, charakterisch schweizerisch, in journalistischer Sprache außerhalb der Schweiz auch überhaupt schweizerisch

Synonyms

Bundes-schweizerischgesamtschweizerischschweizerischhelvetischschweizerisch

This word in other languages

federal(English)fédéral(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 "eidgenössisch"?
"eidgenössisch" is spelled E-I-D-G-E-N-Ö-S-S-I-S-C-H. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈaɪ̯tɡəˌnœsɪʃ].
What does "eidgenössisch" mean?
As an adjective, "eidgenössisch" means: zu einer Eidgenossenschaft gehörig, speziell zu dem bis 1798 und von 1803 bis 1848 existierenden Staatenbund der „Alten Eidgenossenschaft“ (bis 1798) beziehungsweise der „Schweizerischen Eidgenosse...
How do you pronounce "eidgenössisch"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "eidgenössisch" is [ˈaɪ̯tɡəˌnœsɪʃ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "eidgenössisch" come from?
"eidgenössisch" 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 “eidgenössisch”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is E-I-D-G-E-N-Ö-S-S-I-S-C-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈaɪ̯tɡəˌnœsɪʃ] (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