Probierglas

[pʁoˈbiːɐ̯ˌɡlaːs]

/[pʁoˈbiːɐ̯ˌɡlaːs]/ noun

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The verdict

“Probierglas” 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) - ein spezielles Glas, um eine kleine Menge eines Getränkes zu probieren und zu begutachten

Key facts for Probierglas
PropertyValue
HeadwordProbierglas
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[pʁoˈbiːɐ̯ˌɡlaːs]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Probierglas” sits in German frequency

Probierglas 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

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

No generated misspelling entries exist for Probierglas in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, a sign it's visually distinctive enough not to be mixed up with another word.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Probierglas, spelled P-R-O-B-I-E-R-G-L-A-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    ein spezielles Glas, um eine kleine Menge eines Getränkes zu probieren und zu begutachten
  2. 2
    ein Reagenzglas

Synonyms

ReagenzglasEprouvette

This word in other languages

test tube(English)verre à dégustation(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 "Probierglas"?
"Probierglas" is spelled P-R-O-B-I-E-R-G-L-A-S. The IPA pronunciation is [pʁoˈbiːɐ̯ˌɡlaːs].
What does "Probierglas" mean?
As a noun, "Probierglas" means: ein spezielles Glas, um eine kleine Menge eines Getränkes zu probieren und zu begutachten
How do you pronounce "Probierglas"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Probierglas" is [pʁoˈbiːɐ̯ˌɡlaːs]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Probierglas" come from?
"Probierglas" 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 “Probierglas”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is P-R-O-B-I-E-R-G-L-A-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [pʁoˈbiːɐ̯ˌɡlaːs] (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