frühreif

[ˈfʁyːˌʁaɪ̯f]

/[ˈfʁyːˌʁaɪ̯f]/ adj

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - vor der eigentlichen Zeit entwickelt

Corpus desk

Index DE-fruhreif · frühreif · German

frühreif · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-3 3 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 frühreif
PropertyValue
Headwordfrühreif
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈfʁyːˌʁaɪ̯f]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „frühreif“ im Deutschen

frühreifliegt 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

frühreif is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [ˈfʁyːˌʁaɪ̯f]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "vor der eigentlichen Zeit entwickelt".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for frühreif, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable German rules. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is frühreif, spelled F-R-Ü-H-R-E-I-F.

Definition

  1. 1
    vor der eigentlichen Zeit entwickelt

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. „Die ersten Äpfel sind da, sie stammen von frühreifen Sorten.“
  2. „Wer am Ende welchen Anteil an diesem Trend hat – ob Eltern, Schule, staatliche Aufklärungskonzepte – ist kaum herauszufinden. Fest steht, dass Teenies – ob frühreif oder nicht – viel ‚erwachsener‘ mit Sexualität umgehen, als von Experten lange postuliert wurde.“

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 "frühreif"?
"frühreif" is spelled F-R-Ü-H-R-E-I-F. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfʁyːˌʁaɪ̯f].
What does "frühreif" mean?
As an adjective, "frühreif" means: vor der eigentlichen Zeit entwickelt
How do you pronounce "frühreif"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "frühreif" is [ˈfʁyːˌʁaɪ̯f]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "frühreif" come from?
"frühreif" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list