gelenkigen

[ɡəˈlɛŋkɪɡn̩]

/[ɡəˈlɛŋkɪɡn̩]/ adj

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The verdict

“gelenkigen” 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
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig

Key facts for gelenkigen
PropertyValue
Headwordgelenkigen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ɡəˈlɛŋkɪɡn̩]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “gelenkigen” sits in German frequency

gelenkigen 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 gelenkigen is 10 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ɡəˈlɛŋkɪɡn̩]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 12 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

No generated misspelling entries exist for gelenkigen in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is gelenkigen, spelled G-E-L-E-N-K-I-G-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig
  2. 2
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig
  3. 3
    Genitiv Singular Neutrum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig
  4. 4
    Dativ Plural alle Genera der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig
  5. 5
    Genitiv Singular alle Genera der schwachen Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig
  6. 6
    Dativ Singular alle Genera der schwachen Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig
  7. 7
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der schwachen Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig
  8. 8
    Alle Kasus Plural alle Genera der schwachen Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig
  9. 9
    Genitiv Singular alle Genera der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig
  10. 10
    Dativ Singular alle Genera der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig
  11. 11
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig
  12. 12
    Alle Kasus Plural alle Genera der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig

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 "gelenkigen"?
"gelenkigen" is spelled G-E-L-E-N-K-I-G-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ɡəˈlɛŋkɪɡn̩].
What does "gelenkigen" mean?
As an adjective, "gelenkigen" means: Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs gelenkig
How do you pronounce "gelenkigen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "gelenkigen" is [ɡəˈlɛŋkɪɡn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "gelenkigen" come from?
"gelenkigen" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “gelenkigen”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is G-E-L-E-N-K-I-G-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ɡəˈlɛŋkɪɡn̩] (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