Katzenzunge
[ˈkat͡sn̩ˌt͡sʊŋə]
The verdict
“Katzenzunge” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency German
- 11
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Zunge einer Katze
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | Katzenzunge |
| Language | German |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| IPA | [ˈkat͡sn̩ˌt͡sʊŋə] |
| Letters | 11 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Where “Katzenzunge” sits in German frequency
Rare enough to double-check
Katzenzunge is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈkat͡sn̩ˌt͡sʊŋə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.
Katzenzunge doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.
This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Katzenzunge, spelled K-A-T-Z-E-N-Z-U-N-G-E.
Definition
- 1Zunge einer Katze
- 2in der Art einer Zunge geformtes Stück Schokolade
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 "Katzenzunge"?
What does "Katzenzunge" mean?
How do you pronounce "Katzenzunge"?
What language does "Katzenzunge" come from?
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Using “Katzenzunge”
The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.
- The one correct German spelling is K-A-T-Z-E-N-Z-U-N-G-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
- Say it as [ˈkat͡sn̩ˌt͡sʊŋə] (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.