Rufzeichen

[ˈʁuːfˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]

/[ˈʁuːfˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]/ noun

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The verdict

“Rufzeichen” is an uncommon German word, ranked #86,999 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#86,999
frequency rank, German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - optischer Hinweis auf die imperative Bedeutung eines Satzes

Key facts for Rufzeichen
PropertyValue
HeadwordRufzeichen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʁuːfˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]
Letters10
Frequency rank#86,999
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Rufzeichen” 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). Rufzeichen lands here:

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

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Rufzeichen is 10 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈʁuːfˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #86,999 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Rufzeichen, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

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 Rufzeichen, spelled R-U-F-Z-E-I-C-H-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    optischer Hinweis auf die imperative Bedeutung eines Satzes
  2. 2
    akustisches, elektronisches Signal, an dem eine Funkstation zu erkennen oder zu identifizieren ist
  3. 3
    akustisches Signal, das anzeigt, dass die Leitung der angerufenen Person frei ist

Synonyms

AusrufezeichenAusrufungszeichenFunkkennungKennungFreitonFreizeichen

This word in other languages

call sign(English)indicativo(Español)point d'exclamation(Français)

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 "Rufzeichen"?
"Rufzeichen" is spelled R-U-F-Z-E-I-C-H-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʁuːfˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩].
What does "Rufzeichen" mean?
As a noun, "Rufzeichen" means: optischer Hinweis auf die imperative Bedeutung eines Satzes
How do you pronounce "Rufzeichen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Rufzeichen" is [ˈʁuːfˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Rufzeichen" come from?
"Rufzeichen" 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 “Rufzeichen”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is R-U-F-Z-E-I-C-H-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈʁuːfˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩] (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
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