Morgenwind

[ˈmɔʁɡn̩ˌvɪnt]

/[ˈmɔʁɡn̩ˌvɪnt]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - am Morgen, in den Morgenstunden wehender Wind; morgens aufkommender Wind

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Index DE-morgenwind · Morgenwind · German

Morgenwind · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-3 3 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 Morgenwind
PropertyValue
HeadwordMorgenwind
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈmɔʁɡn̩ˌvɪnt]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Morgenwind“ im Deutschen

Morgenwindliegt 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

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

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Morgenwind, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. No close-neighbour confusable shows up for this headword in our dataset, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Morgenwind, spelled M-O-R-G-E-N-W-I-N-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    am Morgen, in den Morgenstunden wehender Wind; morgens aufkommender Wind
  2. 2
    aus Osten wehender Wind

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. „In den wahllos hingestellten einzelnen Mietskasernen zitterten die vielen Fenster in der mannigfaltigsten Bewegung und Beleuchtung, und auf allen den kleinen schwachen Balkonen hatten Frauen und Kinder vielerlei zu tun, während um sie herum, sie verdeckend und enthüllend, aufgehängte und hingelegte Tücher und Wäschestücke im Morgenwind flatterten und mäc…
  2. „Er spuerte, vermischt mit dem kuehlen feinen Morgenwind, ein Uebermass an Trauer, dem kein Mensch gewachsen ist.“

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Antonyms

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 "Morgenwind"?
"Morgenwind" is spelled M-O-R-G-E-N-W-I-N-D. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈmɔʁɡn̩ˌvɪnt].
What does "Morgenwind" mean?
As a noun, "Morgenwind" means: am Morgen, in den Morgenstunden wehender Wind; morgens aufkommender Wind
How do you pronounce "Morgenwind"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Morgenwind" is [ˈmɔʁɡn̩ˌvɪnt]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Morgenwind" come from?
"Morgenwind" 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