Nichtjude

[ˈnɪçtˌjuːdə]

/[ˈnɪçtˌjuːdə]/ noun

The verdict

“Nichtjude” 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) - Person, die nicht Anhänger des Judentums ist

Corpus desk

Index DE-nichtjude · Nichtjude · German

Nichtjude · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "N" 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 Nichtjude
PropertyValue
HeadwordNichtjude
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈnɪçtˌjuːdə]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Nichtjude“ im Deutschen

Nichtjudeliegt 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

Nichtjude is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈnɪçtˌjuːdə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Person, die nicht Anhänger des Judentums ist".

No misspelling variants are generated for Nichtjude in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Nichtjude, spelled N-I-C-H-T-J-U-D-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Person, die nicht Anhänger des Judentums ist

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. „Man wird zwar den politischen Z[ionismus] als Folge des Antisemitismus nur insofern bezeichnen können, als in diesem zum Ausdruck kam, daß durch die Emanzipation allein noch nicht das Problem des Zusammenlebens von Juden und Nichtjuden gelöst war.“
  2. „Ich wünsche, wenn es möglich ist, einem jeden zu helfen, sei er Jude oder Nichtjude, Schwarzer oder Weißer.“

Synonyms

GoiGoj

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 "Nichtjude"?
"Nichtjude" is spelled N-I-C-H-T-J-U-D-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈnɪçtˌjuːdə].
What does "Nichtjude" mean?
As a noun, "Nichtjude" means: Person, die nicht Anhänger des Judentums ist
How do you pronounce "Nichtjude"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Nichtjude" is [ˈnɪçtˌjuːdə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Nichtjude" come from?
"Nichtjude" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list