Kipferl

[ˈkɪp͡fɐl]

/[ˈkɪp͡fɐl]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - halbmondförmig gebogenes Gebäck

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Index DE-kipferl · Kipferl · German

Kipferl · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-2 2 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 Kipferl
PropertyValue
HeadwordKipferl
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈkɪp͡fɐl]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Kipferl“ im Deutschen

Kipferlliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Kipferl is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈkɪp͡fɐl]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "halbmondförmig gebogenes Gebäck".

No generated misspelling entries exist for Kipferl in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Kipferl, spelled K-I-P-F-E-R-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    halbmondförmig gebogenes Gebäck

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Zum Frühstück esse ich gerne ein Kipferl.

Synonyms

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 "Kipferl"?
"Kipferl" is spelled K-I-P-F-E-R-L. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkɪp͡fɐl].
What does "Kipferl" mean?
As a noun, "Kipferl" means: halbmondförmig gebogenes Gebäck
How do you pronounce "Kipferl"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Kipferl" is [ˈkɪp͡fɐl]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Kipferl" come from?
"Kipferl" 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