kaltherzig

[ˈkaltˌhɛʁt͡sɪç]

/[ˈkaltˌhɛʁt͡sɪç]/ adj

The verdict

“kaltherzig” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. 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) - gefühlsarm anderen Geschöpfen gegenüber

Corpus desk

Index DE-kaltherzig · kaltherzig · German

kaltherzig · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "K" 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 kaltherzig
PropertyValue
Headwordkaltherzig
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈkaltˌhɛʁt͡sɪç]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „kaltherzig“ im Deutschen

kaltherzigschafft 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

kaltherzig is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [ˈkaltˌhɛʁt͡sɪç]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "gefühlsarm anderen Geschöpfen gegenüber".

No misspelling variants are generated for kaltherzig in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. No close-neighbour confusable shows up for this headword in our dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is kaltherzig, spelled K-A-L-T-H-E-R-Z-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    gefühlsarm anderen Geschöpfen gegenüber

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Das kaltherzige Aussetzen von Haustieren während der Urlaubszeit sorgt für überfüllte Tierheime.

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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 "kaltherzig"?
"kaltherzig" is spelled K-A-L-T-H-E-R-Z-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkaltˌhɛʁt͡sɪç].
What does "kaltherzig" mean?
As an adjective, "kaltherzig" means: gefühlsarm anderen Geschöpfen gegenüber
How do you pronounce "kaltherzig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "kaltherzig" is [ˈkaltˌhɛʁt͡sɪç]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "kaltherzig" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list