Fußmatte

[ˈfuːsˌmatə]

/[ˈfuːsˌmatə]/ noun

The verdict

“Fußmatte” 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
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Matte, auf der man die Schuhe abtreten/von Schmutz befreien soll

Key facts for Fußmatte
PropertyValue
HeadwordFußmatte
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈfuːsˌmatə]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Fußmatte” sits in German frequency

Fußmatte 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 Fußmatte is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈfuːsˌmatə]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Zero misspellings are on record for Fußmatte in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Fußmatte, spelled F-U-S-S-M-A-T-T-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Matte, auf der man die Schuhe abtreten/von Schmutz befreien soll
  2. 2
    Matte als Bodenbelag

Synonyms

FußabstreicherFußabstreiferFußabtreterTürdackeTürvorlageTürvorleger

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 "Fußmatte"?
"Fußmatte" is spelled F-U-SS-M-A-T-T-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfuːsˌmatə].
What does "Fußmatte" mean?
As a noun, "Fußmatte" means: Matte, auf der man die Schuhe abtreten/von Schmutz befreien soll
How do you pronounce "Fußmatte"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Fußmatte" is [ˈfuːsˌmatə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Fußmatte" come from?
"Fußmatte" 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 “Fußmatte”

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

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