Gallapfel

[ˈɡalˌʔap͡fl̩]

/[ˈɡalˌʔap͡fl̩]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Auswuchs, welcher an Blättern bestimmter Eichenarten vorkommt, hervorgerufen durch abgelegte Eier der Eichengallwespe

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Gallapfel · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "G" 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 Gallapfel
PropertyValue
HeadwordGallapfel
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈɡalˌʔap͡fl̩]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Gallapfel“ im Deutschen

Gallapfelsitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Gallapfel is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈɡalˌʔap͡fl̩]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Auswuchs, welcher an Blättern bestimmter Eichenarten vorkommt, hervorgerufen durch abgelegte Eier der Eichengallwespe".

No misspelling variants are generated for Gallapfel in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Gallapfel, spelled G-A-L-L-A-P-F-E-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    Auswuchs, welcher an Blättern bestimmter Eichenarten vorkommt, hervorgerufen durch abgelegte Eier der Eichengallwespe

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. An der Unterseite vom Eichenblatt hängt der Gallapfel.
  2. Im Gallapfel befindet sich eine Larve.

Synonyms

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 "Gallapfel"?
"Gallapfel" is spelled G-A-L-L-A-P-F-E-L. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈɡalˌʔap͡fl̩].
What does "Gallapfel" mean?
As a noun, "Gallapfel" means: Auswuchs, welcher an Blättern bestimmter Eichenarten vorkommt, hervorgerufen durch abgelegte Eier der Eichengallwespe
How do you pronounce "Gallapfel"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Gallapfel" is [ˈɡalˌʔap͡fl̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Gallapfel" come from?
"Gallapfel" 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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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list