Leichenbegängnis

[ˈlaɪ̯çn̩bəˌɡɛŋnɪs]

/[ˈlaɪ̯çn̩bəˌɡɛŋnɪs]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
16
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - feierliche, öffentliche Bestattung

Corpus desk

Index DE-leichenbegangnis · Leichenbegängnis · German

Leichenbegängnis · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 16 letters
  • VOW-6 6 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 Leichenbegängnis
PropertyValue
HeadwordLeichenbegängnis
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈlaɪ̯çn̩bəˌɡɛŋnɪs]
Letters16
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Leichenbegängnis“ im Deutschen

Leichenbegängnisliegt 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

Leichenbegängnis is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈlaɪ̯çn̩bəˌɡɛŋnɪs]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "feierliche, öffentliche Bestattung".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Leichenbegängnis, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. Our dataset records no confusable match here, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Leichenbegängnis, spelled L-E-I-C-H-E-N-B-E-G-Ä-N-G-N-I-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    feierliche, öffentliche Bestattung

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. „Danach jedoch habe sie ihren Tod fingiert, so daß ihr Leichenbegängnis stattgefunden habe, während sie nach Martinique entwichen und dort mit einem Franzosen die Ehe eingegangen sei.“

Synonyms

BegräbnisBestattungLeichbegängnis

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 "Leichenbegängnis"?
"Leichenbegängnis" is spelled L-E-I-C-H-E-N-B-E-G-Ä-N-G-N-I-S. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlaɪ̯çn̩bəˌɡɛŋnɪs].
What does "Leichenbegängnis" mean?
As a noun, "Leichenbegängnis" means: feierliche, öffentliche Bestattung
How do you pronounce "Leichenbegängnis"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Leichenbegängnis" is [ˈlaɪ̯çn̩bəˌɡɛŋnɪs]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Leichenbegängnis" come from?
"Leichenbegängnis" 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