Frequenzumformer

[fʁeˈkvɛnt͡sʔʊmˌfɔʁmɐ]

/[fʁeˈkvɛnt͡sʔʊmˌfɔʁmɐ]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
16
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - rotierende elektrische Maschine, welche die auf der Eingangsseite anliegende elektrische Energie mit Netzfrequenz in eine Ausgangsspannung mit anderer Frequenz umwandelt

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Index DE-frequenzumformer · Frequenzumformer · German

Frequenzumformer · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 16 letters
  • VOW-6 6 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 Frequenzumformer
PropertyValue
HeadwordFrequenzumformer
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[fʁeˈkvɛnt͡sʔʊmˌfɔʁmɐ]
Letters16
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Frequenzumformer“ im Deutschen

Frequenzumformerliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Frequenzumformer is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [fʁeˈkvɛnt͡sʔʊmˌfɔʁmɐ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "rotierende elektrische Maschine, welche die auf der Eingangsseite anliegende elektrische Energie mit Netzfrequenz in eine Ausgangsspannung mit anderer Frequenz umwandelt".

No misspelling variants are generated for Frequenzumformer in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. 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.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Frequenzumformer, spelled F-R-E-Q-U-E-N-Z-U-M-F-O-R-M-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    rotierende elektrische Maschine, welche die auf der Eingangsseite anliegende elektrische Energie mit Netzfrequenz in eine Ausgangsspannung mit anderer Frequenz umwandelt

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. „Bei Team-Industries ließ er bereits Mitte der siebziger Jahre 31 Frequenzumformer besorgen: hochempfindliche Geräte, die für die Stromversorgung der Uranzentrifugen gebraucht werden.“
  2. „Auf dem Kontinent wird aber mit der zunehmenden Bahnelektrisierung und der Speisung aus den großen Fernkraftübertragungsanlagen auch der Frequenzumformer mehr und mehr zur Anwendung kommen müssen.“

Synonyms

Frequenzwandler

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 "Frequenzumformer"?
"Frequenzumformer" is spelled F-R-E-Q-U-E-N-Z-U-M-F-O-R-M-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [fʁeˈkvɛnt͡sʔʊmˌfɔʁmɐ].
What does "Frequenzumformer" mean?
As a noun, "Frequenzumformer" means: rotierende elektrische Maschine, welche die auf der Eingangsseite anliegende elektrische Energie mit Netzfrequenz in eine Ausgangsspannung mit anderer Frequenz umwandelt
How do you pronounce "Frequenzumformer"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Frequenzumformer" is [fʁeˈkvɛnt͡sʔʊmˌfɔʁmɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Frequenzumformer" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list