Kondukteur

[kɔndʊkˈtøːɐ̯]

/[kɔndʊkˈtøːɐ̯]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Schaffner/Kontrolleur in Eisen- oder Straßenbahn

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Index DE-kondukteur · Kondukteur · German

Kondukteur · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 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 Kondukteur
PropertyValue
HeadwordKondukteur
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[kɔndʊkˈtøːɐ̯]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Kondukteur“ im Deutschen

Kondukteurschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Kondukteur is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [kɔndʊkˈtøːɐ̯]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Schaffner/Kontrolleur in Eisen- oder Straßenbahn".

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for Kondukteur, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Kondukteur, spelled K-O-N-D-U-K-T-E-U-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Schaffner/Kontrolleur in Eisen- oder Straßenbahn

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. „Auf der nächsten Station bezahlte er auch die Scheibe mit 1 Gulden 25 Kreuzer und Polster und sonstige Beschädigung des königlichen Postwagens mit 5 Gulden 30 Kreuzer, dem er natürlich ein nicht unbedeutendes Geschenk für Kondukteur und Postillon beifügte, um dieser Schweigen zu erkaufen.“

Synonyms

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 "Kondukteur"?
"Kondukteur" is spelled K-O-N-D-U-K-T-E-U-R. The IPA pronunciation is [kɔndʊkˈtøːɐ̯].
What does "Kondukteur" mean?
As a noun, "Kondukteur" means: Schaffner/Kontrolleur in Eisen- oder Straßenbahn
How do you pronounce "Kondukteur"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Kondukteur" is [kɔndʊkˈtøːɐ̯]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Kondukteur" come from?
"Kondukteur" 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