lausig

[ˈlaʊ̯zɪç]

/[ˈlaʊ̯zɪç]/ adj

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Läuse habend

Corpus desk

Index DE-lausig · lausig · German

lausig · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-3 3 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 lausig
PropertyValue
Headwordlausig
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈlaʊ̯zɪç]
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „lausig“ im Deutschen

lausigliegt 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

lausig is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [ˈlaʊ̯zɪç]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for lausig, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is lausig, spelled L-A-U-S-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Läuse habend
  2. 2
    äußerst bedeutungslos seiend
  3. 3
    äußerst schlecht seiend
  4. 4
    enorm

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. „Als Eva hort des segens wort, // da loff sie fort, // holt ire kinder iegliches von seinem ort // und stellet sie alle für got // ein gstrobelt unlustig grindig und lausige rot, // schwarz und verschmort, // fast den zigeunern gleich.“
  2. Reg dich nicht auf wegen der lausigen paar Münzen.

Synonyms

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 "lausig"?
"lausig" is spelled L-A-U-S-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlaʊ̯zɪç].
What does "lausig" mean?
As an adjective, "lausig" means: Läuse habend
How do you pronounce "lausig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "lausig" is [ˈlaʊ̯zɪç]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "lausig" come from?
"lausig" 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