Personal Computer

[ˈpøːɐ̯sənəlkɔmˌpjuːtɐ]

/[ˈpøːɐ̯sənəlkɔmˌpjuːtɐ]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
17
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Computer für einen einzelnen Arbeitsplatz oder für Privathaushalte

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Index DE-personal-computer · Personal Computer · German

Personal Computer · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 17 letters
  • VOW-6 6 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "P" 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 Personal Computer
PropertyValue
HeadwordPersonal Computer
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈpøːɐ̯sənəlkɔmˌpjuːtɐ]
Letters17
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Personal Computer“ im Deutschen

Personal Computerliegt 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

Personal Computer is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈpøːɐ̯sənəlkɔmˌpjuːtɐ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Computer für einen einzelnen Arbeitsplatz oder für Privathaushalte".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Personal Computer, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

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 Personal Computer, spelled P-E-R-S-O-N-A-L- -C-O-M-P-U-T-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Computer für einen einzelnen Arbeitsplatz oder für Privathaushalte

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Er kaufte einen Personal Computer, weil sein Sohn Geburtstag hat.

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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 "Personal Computer"?
"Personal Computer" is spelled P-E-R-S-O-N-A-L- -C-O-M-P-U-T-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈpøːɐ̯sənəlkɔmˌpjuːtɐ].
What does "Personal Computer" mean?
As a noun, "Personal Computer" means: Computer für einen einzelnen Arbeitsplatz oder für Privathaushalte
How do you pronounce "Personal Computer"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Personal Computer" is [ˈpøːɐ̯sənəlkɔmˌpjuːtɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Personal Computer" come from?
"Personal Computer" 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