hochgeschätzt

[ˈhoːxɡəˌʃɛt͡st]

/[ˈhoːxɡəˌʃɛt͡st]/ adj

The verdict

“hochgeschätzt” 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
13
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - als sehr wertvoll erachtet

Key facts for hochgeschätzt
PropertyValue
Headwordhochgeschätzt
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈhoːxɡəˌʃɛt͡st]
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “hochgeschätzt” sits in German frequency

hochgeschätzt 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 hochgeschätzt is 13 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈhoːxɡəˌʃɛt͡st]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "als sehr wertvoll erachtet".

hochgeschätzt doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is hochgeschätzt, spelled H-O-C-H-G-E-S-C-H-Ä-T-Z-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    als sehr wertvoll erachtet

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 "hochgeschätzt"?
"hochgeschätzt" is spelled H-O-C-H-G-E-S-C-H-Ä-T-Z-T. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈhoːxɡəˌʃɛt͡st].
What does "hochgeschätzt" mean?
As an adjective, "hochgeschätzt" means: als sehr wertvoll erachtet
How do you pronounce "hochgeschätzt"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "hochgeschätzt" is [ˈhoːxɡəˌʃɛt͡st]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "hochgeschätzt" come from?
"hochgeschätzt" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “hochgeschätzt”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is H-O-C-H-G-E-S-C-H-Ä-T-Z-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈhoːxɡəˌʃɛt͡st] (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