Hohleisen

[ˈhoːlˌʔaɪ̯zn̩]

/[ˈhoːlˌʔaɪ̯zn̩]/ noun

The verdict

“Hohleisen” 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) - Werkzeug mit halbrunder Klinge zum Ausstechen konkaver Vertiefungen

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Index DE-hohleisen · Hohleisen · German

Hohleisen · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-4 4 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 Hohleisen
PropertyValue
HeadwordHohleisen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈhoːlˌʔaɪ̯zn̩]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Hohleisen“ im Deutschen

Hohleisensitzt 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

Hohleisen is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈhoːlˌʔaɪ̯zn̩]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Werkzeug mit halbrunder Klinge zum Ausstechen konkaver Vertiefungen".

Hohleisen doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Hohleisen, spelled H-O-H-L-E-I-S-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Werkzeug mit halbrunder Klinge zum Ausstechen konkaver Vertiefungen

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. „Holzfunde aus der eisenzeitlichen Siedlung von Glastonbury und aus der Hügelfestung von Breiddin vermitteln einen anschaulichen Eindruck vom hohen Stand der Holzverarbeitung, der andernorts auch durch Funde spezialisierter Werkzeuge wie Äxte, Beile, Meißel und Hohleisen bestätigt wird.“

Synonyms

Hohlbeitel

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 "Hohleisen"?
"Hohleisen" is spelled H-O-H-L-E-I-S-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈhoːlˌʔaɪ̯zn̩].
What does "Hohleisen" mean?
As a noun, "Hohleisen" means: Werkzeug mit halbrunder Klinge zum Ausstechen konkaver Vertiefungen
How do you pronounce "Hohleisen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Hohleisen" is [ˈhoːlˌʔaɪ̯zn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Hohleisen" come from?
"Hohleisen" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list