Figur

[fiˈɡuːɐ̯]

/[fiˈɡuːɐ̯]/ noun

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The verdict

“Figur” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #2,391 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#2,391
frequency rank, German
5
letters
7
tracked misspellings
10
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Körperform, menschliche Gestalt

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

Figur vs für
20% similar
Figur vs Flur
60% similar
Figur vs four
40% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for Figur
PropertyValue
HeadwordFigur
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[fiˈɡuːɐ̯]
Letters5
Frequency rank#2,391
Misspellings tracked7
Confusable pairs10
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Figur” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Figur lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Figur is 5 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [fiˈɡuːɐ̯]. Corpus data places it at rank #2,391 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 13 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 7 likely wrong-spelling variants for Figur, with forms such as "ffigur", "fgiur", and "figgur". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 10 confusable-pair relationships, "für", "Flur", "four", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Figur, spelled F-I-G-U-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Körperform, menschliche Gestalt
  2. 2
    künstlerische Darstellung, Rolle, Charakter
  3. 3
    künstlich hergestelltes Modell
  4. 4
    künstlerische Darstellung
  5. 5
    Spielstein bei Brettspielen
  6. 6
    Umrisszeichnung
  7. 7
    Abbildung, grafische Darstellung zur Illustrierung eines Textes
  8. 8
    Person in ihrer Bedeutung und Wirksamkeit nach außen
  9. 9
    Bewegungsabfolge bei bestimmten Übungen
  10. 10
    in sich geschlossene prägnante musikalische Tonfolge
  11. 11
    Redewendung
  12. 12
    Verzierung
  13. 13
    verächtliche Bezeichnung für eine Person

Synonyms

GestaltPhysiognomieWuchsGliederpuppeMarionetteModellPuppeBildwerkPlastikSkulpturAbbildungIllustrationAutoritätBossDienerFührerHerrscherLeiterLoserUntertanVerliererÜbungKlangfigurRedefigurSatzfigurStilfigurDekorSchnörkelZierratArschgesichtGestaltSchießbudenfigurTypTypeVogel

Antonyms

GegenfigurKontrastfigurGangGesichtGesichtsausdruckHaltungKörperhaltungKörperspracheMieneZugBauer

This word in other languages

figure(English)figura(Español)taille(Français)figura(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ffigur,fgiur,figgur,figru,figurr,fiugr,ifgur

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Figur - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

ffigur1fgiur2figgur1figru2figurr1fiugr2ifgur2
Edit distance from "Figur"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Figur"?
"Figur" is spelled F-I-G-U-R. The IPA pronunciation is [fiˈɡuːɐ̯].
What does "Figur" mean?
As a noun, "Figur" means: Körperform, menschliche Gestalt
What words are commonly confused with "Figur"?
"Figur" is commonly confused with "für", "Flur", "four". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Figur"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Figur" is [fiˈɡuːɐ̯]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Figur" come from?
"Figur" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Figur”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is F-I-G-U-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [fiˈɡuːɐ̯] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “für” - see the side-by-side comparison. Figur vs für
  • 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