Hengstfohlen

[ˈhɛŋstˌfoːlən]

/[ˈhɛŋstˌfoːlən]/ noun

The verdict

“Hengstfohlen” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - männliches Fohlen

Corpus desk

Index DE-hengstfohlen · Hengstfohlen · German

Hengstfohlen · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 12 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 Hengstfohlen
PropertyValue
HeadwordHengstfohlen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈhɛŋstˌfoːlən]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Hengstfohlen“ im Deutschen

Hengstfohlensitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Hengstfohlen is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈhɛŋstˌfoːlən]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "männliches Fohlen".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Hengstfohlen, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Hengstfohlen, spelled H-E-N-G-S-T-F-O-H-L-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    männliches Fohlen

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. „Wir stierten ins Dunkel, standen wie scheue Hengstfohlen dicht beieinander, da stieg ein Mann aus dem Kanu und zog es auf den Strand.“

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 "Hengstfohlen"?
"Hengstfohlen" is spelled H-E-N-G-S-T-F-O-H-L-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈhɛŋstˌfoːlən].
What does "Hengstfohlen" mean?
As a noun, "Hengstfohlen" means: männliches Fohlen
How do you pronounce "Hengstfohlen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Hengstfohlen" is [ˈhɛŋstˌfoːlən]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Hengstfohlen" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list