Laut geben

[ˈlaʊ̯t ˈɡeːbn̩]

/[ˈlaʊ̯t ˈɡeːbn̩]/ phrase

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - bellen

Key facts for Laut geben
PropertyValue
HeadwordLaut geben
LanguageGerman
Part of speechPhrase
IPA[ˈlaʊ̯t ˈɡeːbn̩]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Laut geben” sits in German frequency

Laut geben 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 Laut geben is 10 letters long, classified as a phrase, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈlaʊ̯t ˈɡeːbn̩]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

No misspelling variants are generated for Laut geben in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Laut geben, spelled L-A-U-T- -G-E-B-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    bellen
  2. 2
    sich hörbar bemerkbar machen

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 "Laut geben"?
"Laut geben" is spelled L-A-U-T- -G-E-B-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlaʊ̯t ˈɡeːbn̩].
What does "Laut geben" mean?
As a phrase, "Laut geben" means: bellen
How do you pronounce "Laut geben"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Laut geben" is [ˈlaʊ̯t ˈɡeːbn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Laut geben" come from?
"Laut geben" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “Laut geben”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is L-A-U-T- -G-E-B-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈlaʊ̯t ˈɡeːbn̩] (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