Klops

[klɔps]

/[klɔps]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - ein zu einer mittelgroßen Kugel geformter Teig aus eingeweichten Brötchen und Hackfleisch, der gekocht, gebacken oder gebraten und mit einer gut gewürzten Soße serviert wird

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Index DE-klops · Klops · German

Klops · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MID 5 letters
  • VOW-1 1 vowel
  • 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 Klops
PropertyValue
HeadwordKlops
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[klɔps]
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Klops“ im Deutschen

Klopssitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

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

Rare enough to double-check

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

Zero misspellings are on record for Klops in our index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Klops, spelled K-L-O-P-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    ein zu einer mittelgroßen Kugel geformter Teig aus eingeweichten Brötchen und Hackfleisch, der gekocht, gebacken oder gebraten und mit einer gut gewürzten Soße serviert wird
  2. 2
    schwerer Fehler

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Zum Mittag macht uns meine Oma heute Königsberger Klopse.
  2. Da hast du dir aber einen Klops geleistet!

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 "Klops"?
"Klops" is spelled K-L-O-P-S. The IPA pronunciation is [klɔps].
What does "Klops" mean?
As a noun, "Klops" means: ein zu einer mittelgroßen Kugel geformter Teig aus eingeweichten Brötchen und Hackfleisch, der gekocht, gebacken oder gebraten und mit einer gut gewürzten Soße serviert wird
How do you pronounce "Klops"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Klops" is [klɔps]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Klops" come from?
"Klops" 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