Feigenkaktus

[ˈfaɪ̯ɡn̩ˌkaktʊs]

/[ˈfaɪ̯ɡn̩ˌkaktʊs]/ noun

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The verdict

“Feigenkaktus” 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
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Pflanzenart aus der Familie der Kakteengewächse (Cactaceae)

Key facts for Feigenkaktus
PropertyValue
HeadwordFeigenkaktus
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈfaɪ̯ɡn̩ˌkaktʊs]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Feigenkaktus” sits in German frequency

Feigenkaktus 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 Feigenkaktus is 12 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈfaɪ̯ɡn̩ˌkaktʊs]. 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: "Pflanzenart aus der Familie der Kakteengewächse (Cactaceae)".

Feigenkaktus doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. No close-neighbour confusable shows up for this headword in our dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Feigenkaktus, spelled F-E-I-G-E-N-K-A-K-T-U-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Pflanzenart aus der Familie der Kakteengewächse (Cactaceae)

This word in other languages

prickly pear(English)nopal(Español)nopal(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 "Feigenkaktus"?
"Feigenkaktus" is spelled F-E-I-G-E-N-K-A-K-T-U-S. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfaɪ̯ɡn̩ˌkaktʊs].
What does "Feigenkaktus" mean?
As a noun, "Feigenkaktus" means: Pflanzenart aus der Familie der Kakteengewächse (Cactaceae)
How do you pronounce "Feigenkaktus"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Feigenkaktus" is [ˈfaɪ̯ɡn̩ˌkaktʊs]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Feigenkaktus" come from?
"Feigenkaktus" 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 “Feigenkaktus”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is F-E-I-G-E-N-K-A-K-T-U-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈfaɪ̯ɡn̩ˌkaktʊs] (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