Gashahn

[ˈɡaːsˌhaːn]

/[ˈɡaːsˌhaːn]/ noun

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The verdict

“Gashahn” 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
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Vorrichtung, um die Gaszufuhr zu öffnen oder zu schließen

Key facts for Gashahn
PropertyValue
HeadwordGashahn
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈɡaːsˌhaːn]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Gashahn” sits in German frequency

Gashahn 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 Gashahn is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈɡaːsˌhaːn]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "Vorrichtung, um die Gaszufuhr zu öffnen oder zu schließen".

Gashahn doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, 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 pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Gashahn, spelled G-A-S-H-A-H-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Vorrichtung, um die Gaszufuhr zu öffnen oder zu schließen

Antonyms

Wasserhahn

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 "Gashahn"?
"Gashahn" is spelled G-A-S-H-A-H-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈɡaːsˌhaːn].
What does "Gashahn" mean?
As a noun, "Gashahn" means: Vorrichtung, um die Gaszufuhr zu öffnen oder zu schließen
How do you pronounce "Gashahn"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Gashahn" is [ˈɡaːsˌhaːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Gashahn" come from?
"Gashahn" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Gashahn”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is G-A-S-H-A-H-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈɡaːsˌhaːn] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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