leichenblass

[ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˈblas]

/[ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˈblas]/ adj

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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 May 6, 2026) - sehr blass

Key facts for leichenblass
PropertyValue
Headwordleichenblass
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˈblas]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “leichenblass” sits in German frequency

leichenblass 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.

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

Synonyms

aschfahlaussehen wie das Leiden Christikalkweißkreideweißtotenblass

Antonyms

hochrotrosig

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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Using “leichenblass”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is L-E-I-C-H-E-N-B-L-A-S-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˈblas] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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