gefiedert

[ɡəˈfiːdɐt]

/[ɡəˈfiːdɐt]/ adj

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The verdict

“gefiedert” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - mit Federn versehen

Key facts for gefiedert
PropertyValue
Headwordgefiedert
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ɡəˈfiːdɐt]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “gefiedert” sits in German frequency

gefiedert 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 gefiedert is 9 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ɡəˈfiːdɐt]. 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 gefiedert in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is gefiedert, spelled G-E-F-I-E-D-E-R-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    mit Federn versehen
  2. 2
    Blattspreite in zweireihig entlang einer Achse angeordnete und völlig voneinander getrennte Blättchen aufgeteilt

Antonyms

behaartnackteinfachhandförmig

This word in other languages

feathered(English)plumado(Español)ailé(Français)

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 "gefiedert"?
"gefiedert" is spelled G-E-F-I-E-D-E-R-T. The IPA pronunciation is [ɡəˈfiːdɐt].
What does "gefiedert" mean?
As an adjective, "gefiedert" means: mit Federn versehen
How do you pronounce "gefiedert"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "gefiedert" is [ɡəˈfiːdɐt]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "gefiedert" come from?
"gefiedert" 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 “gefiedert”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is G-E-F-I-E-D-E-R-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ɡəˈfiːdɐt] (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