Langschwert

[ˈlaŋˌʃveːɐ̯t]

/[ˈlaŋˌʃveːɐ̯t]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - hauptsächlich zur zweihändigen Verwendung bestimmtes Schwert

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Index DE-langschwert · Langschwert · German

Langschwert · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 11 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "L" 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 Langschwert
PropertyValue
HeadwordLangschwert
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈlaŋˌʃveːɐ̯t]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Langschwert“ im Deutschen

Langschwertliegt 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

Langschwert is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈlaŋˌʃveːɐ̯t]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "hauptsächlich zur zweihändigen Verwendung bestimmtes Schwert".

No generated misspelling entries exist for Langschwert in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Langschwert, spelled L-A-N-G-S-C-H-W-E-R-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    hauptsächlich zur zweihändigen Verwendung bestimmtes Schwert

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. „Auch das Langschwert hat sich ein Kelte ausgedacht.“

Antonyms

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 "Langschwert"?
"Langschwert" is spelled L-A-N-G-S-C-H-W-E-R-T. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlaŋˌʃveːɐ̯t].
What does "Langschwert" mean?
As a noun, "Langschwert" means: hauptsächlich zur zweihändigen Verwendung bestimmtes Schwert
How do you pronounce "Langschwert"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Langschwert" is [ˈlaŋˌʃveːɐ̯t]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Langschwert" come from?
"Langschwert" 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