Hagelkorn

[ˈhaːɡl̩ˌkɔʁn]

/[ˈhaːɡl̩ˌkɔʁn]/ noun

The verdict

“Hagelkorn” 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) - einzelnes Eisklümpchen des Hagels

Corpus desk

Index DE-hagelkorn · Hagelkorn · German

Hagelkorn · 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 "H" 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 Hagelkorn
PropertyValue
HeadwordHagelkorn
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈhaːɡl̩ˌkɔʁn]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Hagelkorn“ im Deutschen

Hagelkornschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Hagelkorn is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈhaːɡl̩ˌkɔʁn]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for Hagelkorn, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. Our dataset records no confusable match here, 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 Hagelkorn, spelled H-A-G-E-L-K-O-R-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    einzelnes Eisklümpchen des Hagels
  2. 2
    Entzündung, Geschwulst am Augenlid (etwa in der Größe eines Hagelkorns^([1]))

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Die Hagelkörner waren fast so groß wie Golfbälle.
  2. „Die Hagelkörner sind sehr groß und springen nach dem Aufschlag hoch vom Boden empor.“

Synonyms

SchloßeChalazionChalaziumGerstenkorn

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 "Hagelkorn"?
"Hagelkorn" is spelled H-A-G-E-L-K-O-R-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈhaːɡl̩ˌkɔʁn].
What does "Hagelkorn" mean?
As a noun, "Hagelkorn" means: einzelnes Eisklümpchen des Hagels
How do you pronounce "Hagelkorn"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Hagelkorn" is [ˈhaːɡl̩ˌkɔʁn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Hagelkorn" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list