Quappe

[ˈkvapə]

/[ˈkvapə]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - einziger Fisch aus der Ordnung der Dorschartigen, der ausschließlich im Süß- oder Brackwasser vorkommt

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Index DE-quappe · Quappe · German

Quappe · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "Q" 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 Quappe
PropertyValue
HeadwordQuappe
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈkvapə]
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Quappe“ im Deutschen

Quappeschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

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

Quappe doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Quappe, spelled Q-U-A-P-P-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    einziger Fisch aus der Ordnung der Dorschartigen, der ausschließlich im Süß- oder Brackwasser vorkommt
  2. 2
    Larve eines Lurchs (meist Kaulquappe)

Synonyms

AalquappeAalrutteRutteLota lota

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 "Quappe"?
"Quappe" is spelled Q-U-A-P-P-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkvapə].
What does "Quappe" mean?
As a noun, "Quappe" means: einziger Fisch aus der Ordnung der Dorschartigen, der ausschließlich im Süß- oder Brackwasser vorkommt
How do you pronounce "Quappe"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Quappe" is [ˈkvapə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Quappe" come from?
"Quappe" 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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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list