Nachzüglerin

[ˈnaːxˌt͡syːkləʁɪn]

/[ˈnaːxˌt͡syːkləʁɪn]/ noun

The verdict

“Nachzüglerin” 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 May 6, 2026) - eine weibliche Person, die mit Abstand als letzte oder sehr spät an einem Treffpunkt erscheint, hinter anderen zurückbleibt (auch im übertragenen Sinne für Gegenstände und Konzepte weiblichen gramm...

Key facts for Nachzüglerin
PropertyValue
HeadwordNachzüglerin
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈnaːxˌt͡syːkləʁɪn]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Nachzüglerin” sits in German frequency

Nachzüglerin 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

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

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Nachzüglerin, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, 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 Nachzüglerin, spelled N-A-C-H-Z-Ü-G-L-E-R-I-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    eine weibliche Person, die mit Abstand als letzte oder sehr spät an einem Treffpunkt erscheint, hinter anderen zurückbleibt (auch im übertragenen Sinne für Gegenstände und Konzepte weiblichen grammatischen Geschlechts benutzt)
  2. 2
    ein in der Geburtenfolge mit Abstand spät gekommenes Mädchen

Synonyms

SchlusslichtNachkömmling

Antonyms

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 "Nachzüglerin"?
"Nachzüglerin" is spelled N-A-C-H-Z-Ü-G-L-E-R-I-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈnaːxˌt͡syːkləʁɪn].
What does "Nachzüglerin" mean?
As a noun, "Nachzüglerin" means: eine weibliche Person, die mit Abstand als letzte oder sehr spät an einem Treffpunkt erscheint, hinter anderen zurückbleibt (auch im übertragenen Sinne für Gegenstände und Konzepte weiblichen gramm...
How do you pronounce "Nachzüglerin"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Nachzüglerin" is [ˈnaːxˌt͡syːkləʁɪn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Nachzüglerin" come from?
"Nachzüglerin" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Nachzüglerin”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is N-A-C-H-Z-Ü-G-L-E-R-I-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈnaːxˌt͡syːkləʁɪn] (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