Fallrückzieher

[ˈfalˌʁʏkt͡siːɐ]

/[ˈfalˌʁʏkt͡siːɐ]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
14
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Torschuss, der im Rückwärtsfallen über den Kopf des Spielers ausgeführt wird

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Index DE-fallruckzieher · Fallrückzieher · German

Fallrückzieher · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 14 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "F" 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 Fallrückzieher
PropertyValue
HeadwordFallrückzieher
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈfalˌʁʏkt͡siːɐ]
Letters14
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Fallrückzieher“ im Deutschen

Fallrückziehersitzt 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

Fallrückzieher is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈfalˌʁʏkt͡siːɐ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Torschuss, der im Rückwärtsfallen über den Kopf des Spielers ausgeführt wird".

No generated misspelling entries exist for Fallrückzieher in our index, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable German rules. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Fallrückzieher, spelled F-A-L-L-R-Ü-C-K-Z-I-E-H-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Torschuss, der im Rückwärtsfallen über den Kopf des Spielers ausgeführt wird

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Eine Minute später wurde ein spektakulärer Fallrückzieher von Dirk Kuyt abgeblockt.
  2. Per Fallrückzieher erzielt Preuß am 17. März 2007 den Siegtreffer gegen Bayern München.

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 "Fallrückzieher"?
"Fallrückzieher" is spelled F-A-L-L-R-Ü-C-K-Z-I-E-H-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfalˌʁʏkt͡siːɐ].
What does "Fallrückzieher" mean?
As a noun, "Fallrückzieher" means: Torschuss, der im Rückwärtsfallen über den Kopf des Spielers ausgeführt wird
How do you pronounce "Fallrückzieher"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Fallrückzieher" is [ˈfalˌʁʏkt͡siːɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Fallrückzieher" come from?
"Fallrückzieher" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list