Insektenfresser

[ɪnˈzɛktn̩ˌfʁɛsɐ]

/[ɪnˈzɛktn̩ˌfʁɛsɐ]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
15
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - eine Ordnung der Klasse Säugetiere

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Index DE-insektenfresser · Insektenfresser · German

Insektenfresser · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 15 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "I" 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 Insektenfresser
PropertyValue
HeadwordInsektenfresser
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ɪnˈzɛktn̩ˌfʁɛsɐ]
Letters15
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Insektenfresser“ im Deutschen

Insektenfresserschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

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

Rare enough to double-check

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

No generated misspelling entries exist for Insektenfresser in our index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. 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 pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Insektenfresser, spelled I-N-S-E-K-T-E-N-F-R-E-S-S-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    eine Ordnung der Klasse Säugetiere
  2. 2
    Tier, das sich hauptsächlich von Insekten ernährt

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Nach heutigen Erkenntnissen werden die Insektenfresser in die Gruppe der Laurasiatheria eingeordnet, nach ihrem vermuteten Ursprung im Kontinent Laurasia.
  2. Die Igel sind die größten Insektenfresser.

Synonyms

EulipotyphlaInsectivoraEntomophage

Antonyms

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 "Insektenfresser"?
"Insektenfresser" is spelled I-N-S-E-K-T-E-N-F-R-E-S-S-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ɪnˈzɛktn̩ˌfʁɛsɐ].
What does "Insektenfresser" mean?
As a noun, "Insektenfresser" means: eine Ordnung der Klasse Säugetiere
How do you pronounce "Insektenfresser"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Insektenfresser" is [ɪnˈzɛktn̩ˌfʁɛsɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Insektenfresser" come from?
"Insektenfresser" 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