halbblind

[ˈhalpˌblɪnt]

/[ˈhalpˌblɪnt]/ adj

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The verdict

“halbblind” 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) - durch einen Sehfehler, insbesondere durch starke Kurzsichtigkeit, in der optischen Wahrnehmung eingeschränkt; fast blind

Key facts for halbblind
PropertyValue
Headwordhalbblind
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈhalpˌblɪnt]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “halbblind” sits in German frequency

halbblind 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 halbblind is 9 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈhalpˌblɪnt]. 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.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for halbblind, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is halbblind, spelled H-A-L-B-B-L-I-N-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    durch einen Sehfehler, insbesondere durch starke Kurzsichtigkeit, in der optischen Wahrnehmung eingeschränkt; fast blind
  2. 2
    infolge Alterung oder vernachlässigter Pflege trübe geworden

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 "halbblind"?
"halbblind" is spelled H-A-L-B-B-L-I-N-D. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈhalpˌblɪnt].
What does "halbblind" mean?
As an adjective, "halbblind" means: durch einen Sehfehler, insbesondere durch starke Kurzsichtigkeit, in der optischen Wahrnehmung eingeschränkt; fast blind
How do you pronounce "halbblind"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "halbblind" is [ˈhalpˌblɪnt]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "halbblind" come from?
"halbblind" 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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Using “halbblind”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is H-A-L-B-B-L-I-N-D - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈhalpˌblɪnt] (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