Outlaw

[ˈaʊ̯tlɔː]

/[ˈaʊ̯tlɔː]/ noun

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The verdict

“Outlaw” is uncommon German (frequency #73,863 among 14,908 “O” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#73,863
frequency rank, German
14,908
“O” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Person, die sich nicht an bestehende Gesetze hält

Key facts for Outlaw
PropertyValue
HeadwordOutlaw
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈaʊ̯tlɔː]
Letters6
Frequency rank#73,863
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Outlaw” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Outlaw lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Outlaw is uncommon German at frequency #73,863 among 14,908 “O” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈaʊ̯tlɔː]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for Outlaw in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. 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 pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Outlaw, spelled O-U-T-L-A-W.

Definition

  1. 1
    Person, die sich nicht an bestehende Gesetze hält
  2. 2
    von der Gesellschaft ausgestoßene Person

Synonyms

GesetzloserVerfemter

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Outlaw"?
"Outlaw" is spelled O-U-T-L-A-W. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈaʊ̯tlɔː].
What does "Outlaw" mean?
As a noun, "Outlaw" means: Person, die sich nicht an bestehende Gesetze hält
How do you pronounce "Outlaw"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Outlaw" is [ˈaʊ̯tlɔː]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Outlaw" come from?
"Outlaw" 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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Using “Outlaw”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is O-U-T-L-A-W - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈaʊ̯tlɔː] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words

Other uncommon German words near this rank

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