Moosbeere

[ˈmoːsˌbeːʁə]

/[ˈmoːsˌbeːʁə]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Zwergstrauch aus der Gattung Vaccinium, insbesondere die in Europa heimische Gewöhnliche Moosbeere

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Index DE-moosbeere · Moosbeere · German

Moosbeere · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "M" 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 Moosbeere
PropertyValue
HeadwordMoosbeere
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈmoːsˌbeːʁə]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Moosbeere“ im Deutschen

Moosbeereliegt 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

Moosbeere is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈmoːsˌbeːʁə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Moosbeere doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Moosbeere, spelled M-O-O-S-B-E-E-R-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Zwergstrauch aus der Gattung Vaccinium, insbesondere die in Europa heimische Gewöhnliche Moosbeere
  2. 2
    essbare Frucht von [1]

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Die Früchte von Moosbeeren sind essbar und sehr vitaminreich.
  2. „Selbst mehr als 150 Jahre, nachdem die Bewohner von europäischen Kolonisten zwangsumgesiedelt wurden, lassen sich diese »Waldgärten«, so der Terminus der Forschenden, am Reichtum von Haselnüssen, Moosbeeren, Hagedorn und Holzäpfeln erkennen.“

Synonyms

Vaccinium oxycoccus

This word in other languages

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 "Moosbeere"?
"Moosbeere" is spelled M-O-O-S-B-E-E-R-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈmoːsˌbeːʁə].
What does "Moosbeere" mean?
As a noun, "Moosbeere" means: Zwergstrauch aus der Gattung Vaccinium, insbesondere die in Europa heimische Gewöhnliche Moosbeere
How do you pronounce "Moosbeere"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Moosbeere" is [ˈmoːsˌbeːʁə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Moosbeere" come from?
"Moosbeere" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list