Obstruktion

[ɔpstʁʊkˈt͡si̯oːn]

/[ɔpstʁʊkˈt͡si̯oːn]/ noun

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Blockierung, Störung, Verhinderung

Key facts for Obstruktion
PropertyValue
HeadwordObstruktion
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ɔpstʁʊkˈt͡si̯oːn]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Obstruktion” sits in German frequency

Obstruktion 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

Obstruktion is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ɔpstʁʊkˈt͡si̯oːn]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for Obstruktion in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Obstruktion, spelled O-B-S-T-R-U-K-T-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Blockierung, Störung, Verhinderung
  2. 2
    Blockierung der Beschlussfassung eines Parlaments durch lange Reden, zahlreiche Anträge usw.
  3. 3
    Verstopfung von Gefäßen oder Kanälen

This word in other languages

obstruction(English)obstrucción(Español)obstruction(Français)

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 "Obstruktion"?
"Obstruktion" is spelled O-B-S-T-R-U-K-T-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ɔpstʁʊkˈt͡si̯oːn].
What does "Obstruktion" mean?
As a noun, "Obstruktion" means: Blockierung, Störung, Verhinderung
How do you pronounce "Obstruktion"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Obstruktion" is [ɔpstʁʊkˈt͡si̯oːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Obstruktion" come from?
"Obstruktion" 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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Using “Obstruktion”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is O-B-S-T-R-U-K-T-I-O-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ɔpstʁʊkˈt͡si̯oːn] (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list