Morgenmuffel

[ˈmɔʁɡn̩ˌmʊfl̩]

/[ˈmɔʁɡn̩ˌmʊfl̩]/ noun

The verdict

“Morgenmuffel” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. 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) - eine Person, die nach dem morgendlichen Aufstehen nur schwer in den Tag findet und dabei oft schlecht gelaunt ist

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Index DE-morgenmuffel · Morgenmuffel · German

Morgenmuffel · 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 "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 Morgenmuffel
PropertyValue
HeadwordMorgenmuffel
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈmɔʁɡn̩ˌmʊfl̩]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Morgenmuffel“ im Deutschen

Morgenmuffelschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Morgenmuffel is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈmɔʁɡn̩ˌmʊfl̩]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "eine Person, die nach dem morgendlichen Aufstehen nur schwer in den Tag findet und dabei oft schlecht gelaunt ist".

No misspelling variants are generated for Morgenmuffel in our index, and the word's spelling is regular enough that our generator found nothing worth flagging. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Morgenmuffel, spelled M-O-R-G-E-N-M-U-F-F-E-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    eine Person, die nach dem morgendlichen Aufstehen nur schwer in den Tag findet und dabei oft schlecht gelaunt ist

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Ich wusste gar nicht, dass du ein solcher Morgenmuffel bist.
  2. „Sie war schon immer eher ein Morgenmuffel gewesen, und nach der anstrengenden Nacht fühlte sich ihr Körper immer noch taub an.“

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 "Morgenmuffel"?
"Morgenmuffel" is spelled M-O-R-G-E-N-M-U-F-F-E-L. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈmɔʁɡn̩ˌmʊfl̩].
What does "Morgenmuffel" mean?
As a noun, "Morgenmuffel" means: eine Person, die nach dem morgendlichen Aufstehen nur schwer in den Tag findet und dabei oft schlecht gelaunt ist
How do you pronounce "Morgenmuffel"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Morgenmuffel" is [ˈmɔʁɡn̩ˌmʊfl̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Morgenmuffel" come from?
"Morgenmuffel" 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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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list