Kondor

[ˈkɔndoːɐ̯]

/[ˈkɔndoːɐ̯]/ noun

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The verdict

“Kondor” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Trivialname für die beiden größten Neuweltgeier

Key facts for Kondor
PropertyValue
HeadwordKondor
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈkɔndoːɐ̯]
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Kondor” sits in German frequency

Kondor falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Kondor is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈkɔndoːɐ̯]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

No generated misspelling entries exist for Kondor in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Kondor, spelled K-O-N-D-O-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Trivialname für die beiden größten Neuweltgeier
  2. 2
    Trivialname für die beiden größten Neuweltgeier
  3. 3
    Trivialname für die beiden größten Neuweltgeier

This word in other languages

condor(English)cóndor(Español)condor(Français)condor(Português)

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 "Kondor"?
"Kondor" is spelled K-O-N-D-O-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkɔndoːɐ̯].
What does "Kondor" mean?
As a noun, "Kondor" means: Trivialname für die beiden größten Neuweltgeier
How do you pronounce "Kondor"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Kondor" is [ˈkɔndoːɐ̯]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Kondor" come from?
"Kondor" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “Kondor”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is K-O-N-D-O-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈkɔndoːɐ̯] (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.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list