riesengroß

[ˈʁiːzn̩ˈɡʁoːs]

/[ˈʁiːzn̩ˈɡʁoːs]/ adj

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The verdict

“riesengroß” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - sehr groß; groß wie ein Riese

Key facts for riesengroß
PropertyValue
Headwordriesengroß
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈʁiːzn̩ˈɡʁoːs]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “riesengroß” sits in German frequency

riesengroß 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.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for riesengroß is 10 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈʁiːzn̩ˈɡʁoːs]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "sehr groß; groß wie ein Riese".

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for riesengroß, 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 borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is riesengroß, spelled R-I-E-S-E-N-G-R-O-S-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    sehr groß; groß wie ein Riese

Synonyms

gigantischriesig

Antonyms

winzig

This word in other languages

gigantic(English)gigantesco(Español)gigantesque(Français)gigante(Português)

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 "riesengroß"?
"riesengroß" is spelled R-I-E-S-E-N-G-R-O-SS. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʁiːzn̩ˈɡʁoːs].
What does "riesengroß" mean?
As an adjective, "riesengroß" means: sehr groß; groß wie ein Riese
How do you pronounce "riesengroß"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "riesengroß" is [ˈʁiːzn̩ˈɡʁoːs]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "riesengroß" come from?
"riesengroß" 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 “riesengroß”

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

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