Holzschuhe

[ˈhɔlt͡sˌʃuːə]

/[ˈhɔlt͡sˌʃuːə]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Holzschuh

Key facts for Holzschuhe
PropertyValue
HeadwordHolzschuhe
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈhɔlt͡sˌʃuːə]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Holzschuhe” sits in German frequency

Holzschuhe 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.

Rare enough to double-check

Holzschuhe is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈhɔlt͡sˌʃuːə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

Holzschuhe has no tracked misspelling variants, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Holzschuhe, spelled H-O-L-Z-S-C-H-U-H-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Holzschuh
  2. 2
    Genitiv Plural des Substantivs Holzschuh
  3. 3
    Akkusativ Plural des Substantivs Holzschuh

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 "Holzschuhe"?
"Holzschuhe" is spelled H-O-L-Z-S-C-H-U-H-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈhɔlt͡sˌʃuːə].
What does "Holzschuhe" mean?
As a noun, "Holzschuhe" means: Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Holzschuh
How do you pronounce "Holzschuhe"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Holzschuhe" is [ˈhɔlt͡sˌʃuːə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Holzschuhe" come from?
"Holzschuhe" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Holzschuhe”

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

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