Klappergestell

[ˈklapɐɡəˌʃtɛl]

/[ˈklapɐɡəˌʃtɛl]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
14
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - extrem dürrer Mensch

Corpus desk

Index DE-klappergestell · Klappergestell · German

Klappergestell · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 14 letters
  • VOW-4 4 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 Klappergestell
PropertyValue
HeadwordKlappergestell
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈklapɐɡəˌʃtɛl]
Letters14
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Klappergestell“ im Deutschen

Klappergestellliegt 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

Klappergestell is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈklapɐɡəˌʃtɛl]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "extrem dürrer Mensch".

Klappergestell has no tracked misspelling variants, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Klappergestell, spelled K-L-A-P-P-E-R-G-E-S-T-E-L-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    extrem dürrer Mensch

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. „Jackson torkelte mit gezogenen Revolvern auf die Straße und gelobte feierlich, Jesus Christus, dem elenden weißen Klappergestell, den Arsch wegzuballern.“

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 "Klappergestell"?
"Klappergestell" is spelled K-L-A-P-P-E-R-G-E-S-T-E-L-L. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈklapɐɡəˌʃtɛl].
What does "Klappergestell" mean?
As a noun, "Klappergestell" means: extrem dürrer Mensch
How do you pronounce "Klappergestell"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Klappergestell" is [ˈklapɐɡəˌʃtɛl]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Klappergestell" come from?
"Klappergestell" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list