Fußabdruck

[ˈfuːsˌʔapdʁʊk]

/[ˈfuːsˌʔapdʁʊk]/ noun

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - auf dem Erdboden zurückgelassene Spur von einem Fuß

Key facts for Fußabdruck
PropertyValue
HeadwordFußabdruck
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈfuːsˌʔapdʁʊk]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Fußabdruck” sits in German frequency

Fußabdruck 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.

Rare enough to double-check

Fußabdruck is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈfuːsˌʔapdʁʊk]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Fußabdruck, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. Our dataset records no confusable match here, 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 Fußabdruck, spelled F-U-S-S-A-B-D-R-U-C-K.

Definition

  1. 1
    auf dem Erdboden zurückgelassene Spur von einem Fuß
  2. 2
    auf früheres Geschehen hinweisender Befund

Synonyms

FußspurTrittsiegelHinterlassenschaftRelikt

This word in other languages

footprint(English)pisada(Español)pegada(Português)

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 "Fußabdruck"?
"Fußabdruck" is spelled F-U-SS-A-B-D-R-U-C-K. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfuːsˌʔapdʁʊk].
What does "Fußabdruck" mean?
As a noun, "Fußabdruck" means: auf dem Erdboden zurückgelassene Spur von einem Fuß
How do you pronounce "Fußabdruck"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Fußabdruck" is [ˈfuːsˌʔapdʁʊk]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Fußabdruck" come from?
"Fußabdruck" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “Fußabdruck”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is F-U-S-S-A-B-D-R-U-C-K - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈfuːsˌʔapdʁʊk] (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