Hühnerbein

[ˈhyːnɐˌbaɪ̯n]

/[ˈhyːnɐˌbaɪ̯n]/ noun

The verdict

“Hühnerbein” 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 September 3, 2026) - Bein eines (geschlachteten) Huhns beziehungsweise Hähnchens

Corpus desk

Index DE-huhnerbein · Hühnerbein · German

Hühnerbein · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 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 Hühnerbein
PropertyValue
HeadwordHühnerbein
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈhyːnɐˌbaɪ̯n]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Hühnerbein“ im Deutschen

Hühnerbeinsitzt 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

Hühnerbein is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈhyːnɐˌbaɪ̯n]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Hühnerbein has no tracked misspelling variants, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

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 Hühnerbein, spelled H-Ü-H-N-E-R-B-E-I-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Bein eines (geschlachteten) Huhns beziehungsweise Hähnchens
  2. 2
    zubereitete Keule des Huhns

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Hier ein abgebissener Kopf, dort ein abgerissenes Hühnerbein, der tierische Eindringling hatte im Hühnergehege gewütet.
  2. „Momly kocht abends immer Hühnerbeine für uns.“

Synonyms

HähnchenbeinHühnchenbein

Antonyms

HähnchenbrustHähnchenflügelHähnchenhalsHähnchenkleinHähnchenrückenHühnerflügelHühnerhalsHühnerkleinHühnerrücken

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 "Hühnerbein"?
"Hühnerbein" is spelled H-Ü-H-N-E-R-B-E-I-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈhyːnɐˌbaɪ̯n].
What does "Hühnerbein" mean?
As a noun, "Hühnerbein" means: Bein eines (geschlachteten) Huhns beziehungsweise Hähnchens
How do you pronounce "Hühnerbein"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Hühnerbein" is [ˈhyːnɐˌbaɪ̯n]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Hühnerbein" come from?
"Hühnerbein" 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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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list