Eselfohlen

[ˈeːzl̩ˌfoːlən]

/[ˈeːzl̩ˌfoːlən]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Jungtier eines Esels

Corpus desk

Index DE-eselfohlen · Eselfohlen · German

Eselfohlen · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "E" 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 Eselfohlen
PropertyValue
HeadwordEselfohlen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈeːzl̩ˌfoːlən]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Eselfohlen“ im Deutschen

Eselfohlensitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Eselfohlen is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈeːzl̩ˌfoːlən]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "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

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how Eselfohlen appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „Ein Eselfohlen wird von der Mutter gesäugt.“

Synonyms

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list