Mauke

[ˈmaʊ̯kə]

/[ˈmaʊ̯kə]/ noun

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - bakterielle Hautentzündung in der Fesselbeugen von Huftieren und Klauentieren, insbesondere Pferden, die vor allem an den Hintergliedmaßen auftritt

Key facts for Mauke
PropertyValue
HeadwordMauke
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈmaʊ̯kə]
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Mauke” sits in German frequency

Mauke 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 Mauke is 5 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈmaʊ̯kə]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Mauke, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Mauke, spelled M-A-U-K-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    bakterielle Hautentzündung in der Fesselbeugen von Huftieren und Klauentieren, insbesondere Pferden, die vor allem an den Hintergliedmaßen auftritt
  2. 2
    Stoffwechselerkrankung, bei der es durch hohe Harnsäurekonzentrationen im Blut zur Ablagerung von Harnsäurekristallen in Gelenken und anderen Geweben kommt; Gicht
  3. 3
    tumorartige Krankheit, die an Weinreben auftritt
  4. 4
    Fuß
  5. 5
    Lust, Laune

Synonyms

PferdepockeDermatitis crustosaDermatitis erythematosaDermatitis madidansDermatitis squamosaDermatitis verrucosaGichtUrikopathieUrikoseZipperleinArthritis urica

This word in other languages

scratches(English)

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 "Mauke"?
"Mauke" is spelled M-A-U-K-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈmaʊ̯kə].
What does "Mauke" mean?
As a noun, "Mauke" means: bakterielle Hautentzündung in der Fesselbeugen von Huftieren und Klauentieren, insbesondere Pferden, die vor allem an den Hintergliedmaßen auftritt
How do you pronounce "Mauke"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Mauke" is [ˈmaʊ̯kə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Mauke" come from?
"Mauke" 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 “Mauke”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is M-A-U-K-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈmaʊ̯kə] (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