körniger

[ˈkœʁnɪɡɐ]

/[ˈkœʁnɪɡɐ]/ adj

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs körnig

Corpus desk

Index DE-korniger · körniger · German

körniger · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-3 3 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 körniger
PropertyValue
Headwordkörniger
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈkœʁnɪɡɐ]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „körniger“ im Deutschen

körnigerliegt 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

körniger is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [ˈkœʁnɪɡɐ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 5 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for körniger in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is körniger, spelled K-Ö-R-N-I-G-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs körnig
  2. 2
    Genitiv Singular Femininum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs körnig
  3. 3
    Dativ Singular Femininum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs körnig
  4. 4
    Genitiv Plural alle Genera der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs körnig
  5. 5
    Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs körnig

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 "körniger"?
"körniger" is spelled K-Ö-R-N-I-G-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkœʁnɪɡɐ].
What does "körniger" mean?
As an adjective, "körniger" means: Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs körnig
How do you pronounce "körniger"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "körniger" is [ˈkœʁnɪɡɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "körniger" come from?
"körniger" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list