Saugnapf

[ˈzaʊ̯kˌnap͡f]

/[ˈzaʊ̯kˌnap͡f]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - napfförmiges Befestigungsmittel für Haken oder andere Vorrichtungen, das sich mittels Unterdruck an glatten Oberflächen festsaugen kann

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Index DE-saugnapf · Saugnapf · German

Saugnapf · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "S" 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 Saugnapf
PropertyValue
HeadwordSaugnapf
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈzaʊ̯kˌnap͡f]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Saugnapf“ im Deutschen

Saugnapfsitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

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

Rare enough to double-check

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

Zero misspellings are on record for Saugnapf in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct German form is Saugnapf, spelled S-A-U-G-N-A-P-F.

Definition

  1. 1
    napfförmiges Befestigungsmittel für Haken oder andere Vorrichtungen, das sich mittels Unterdruck an glatten Oberflächen festsaugen kann
  2. 2
    Befestigungsorgan bei vielen maritimen Tieren

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Der Saugnapf am Handtuchhalter vermeidet lästiges Bohren von Löchern.
  2. „Als die Riesenbottiche vom Rührwerk, Güllemixer und Absaugvorrichtung fast entleert und die meiste Gülle bereits auf Tankfahrzeuge verteilt worden ist, entdeckt einer der Arbeiter vor dem Saugnapf eines Güllerohres einen unbekleideten leblosen Körper, der sich, wie auf den ersten Blick zu sehen ist, bereits im zersetzten, fast skelettierten Zustand befin…

This word in other languages

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 "Saugnapf"?
"Saugnapf" is spelled S-A-U-G-N-A-P-F. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈzaʊ̯kˌnap͡f].
What does "Saugnapf" mean?
As a noun, "Saugnapf" means: napfförmiges Befestigungsmittel für Haken oder andere Vorrichtungen, das sich mittels Unterdruck an glatten Oberflächen festsaugen kann
How do you pronounce "Saugnapf"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Saugnapf" is [ˈzaʊ̯kˌnap͡f]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Saugnapf" come from?
"Saugnapf" 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