Mandibel

[manˈdiːbl̩]

/[manˈdiːbl̩]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Anatomie der Säugetiere: die paarig angelegten Unterkiefer(knochen) der Säugetiere

Key facts for Mandibel
PropertyValue
HeadwordMandibel
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[manˈdiːbl̩]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Mandibel” sits in German frequency

Mandibel 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

Mandibel is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [manˈdiːbl̩]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for Mandibel, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, 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 Mandibel, spelled M-A-N-D-I-B-E-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    Anatomie der Säugetiere: die paarig angelegten Unterkiefer(knochen) der Säugetiere
  2. 2
    Anatomie der Gliederfüßer: als Oberkiefer dienende Mundwerkzeuge bestimmter Gliederfüßer (nämlich der Krebstiere, Tausendfüßer und Insekten, die zusammen die Überordnung der Mandibulata bilden); diese Mundwerkzeuge sind morphologisch aus dem ersten Beinpaar der Gliederfüßer hervorgegangen
  3. 3
    Anatomie der Vögel: Ober- und Unterschnabel der Vögel

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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 "Mandibel"?
"Mandibel" is spelled M-A-N-D-I-B-E-L. The IPA pronunciation is [manˈdiːbl̩].
What does "Mandibel" mean?
As a noun, "Mandibel" means: Anatomie der Säugetiere: die paarig angelegten Unterkiefer(knochen) der Säugetiere
How do you pronounce "Mandibel"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Mandibel" is [manˈdiːbl̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Mandibel" come from?
"Mandibel" 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 “Mandibel”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is M-A-N-D-I-B-E-L - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [manˈdiːbl̩] (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list