leichenblass

[ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˈblas]

/[ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˈblas]/ adj

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - sehr blass

Corpus desk

Index DE-leichenblass · leichenblass · German

leichenblass · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 12 letters
  • VOW-4 4 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 leichenblass
PropertyValue
Headwordleichenblass
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˈblas]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „leichenblass“ im Deutschen

leichenblassliegt 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

leichenblass is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˈblas]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "sehr blass".

No generated misspelling entries exist for leichenblass in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. 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.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is leichenblass, spelled L-E-I-C-H-E-N-B-L-A-S-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    sehr blass

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Bei dieser Nachricht wich ihm alles Blut aus den Wangen, und er wurde leichenblass.
  2. „Patienten mit fortgeschrittenem Leberkrebs sind leichenblass, gelblich.“

Synonyms

Antonyms

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 "leichenblass"?
"leichenblass" is spelled L-E-I-C-H-E-N-B-L-A-S-S. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˈblas].
What does "leichenblass" mean?
As an adjective, "leichenblass" means: sehr blass
How do you pronounce "leichenblass"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "leichenblass" is [ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˈblas]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "leichenblass" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list