Eselfohlen

[ˈeːzl̩ˌfoːlən]

/[ˈeːzl̩ˌfoːlən]/ noun

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The verdict

“Eselfohlen” 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
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Jungtier eines Esels

Key facts for Eselfohlen
PropertyValue
HeadwordEselfohlen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈeːzl̩ˌfoːlən]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Eselfohlen” sits in German frequency

Eselfohlen 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 Eselfohlen is 10 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈeːzl̩ˌfoːlən]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "Jungtier eines Esels".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Eselfohlen, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Eselfohlen, spelled E-S-E-L-F-O-H-L-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Jungtier eines Esels

Synonyms

Eselfüllen

This word in other languages

ânon(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 "Eselfohlen"?
"Eselfohlen" is spelled E-S-E-L-F-O-H-L-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈeːzl̩ˌfoːlən].
What does "Eselfohlen" mean?
As a noun, "Eselfohlen" means: Jungtier eines Esels
How do you pronounce "Eselfohlen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Eselfohlen" is [ˈeːzl̩ˌfoːlən]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Eselfohlen" come from?
"Eselfohlen" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “Eselfohlen”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is E-S-E-L-F-O-H-L-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈeːzl̩ˌfoːlən] (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