Schifferklavier

[ˈʃɪfɐklaˌviːɐ̯]

/[ˈʃɪfɐklaˌviːɐ̯]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
15
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - über die Schultern gehängtes, größeres Tasteninstrument mit Balg

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Index DE-schifferklavier · Schifferklavier · German

Schifferklavier · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 15 letters
  • VOW-5 5 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 Schifferklavier
PropertyValue
HeadwordSchifferklavier
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʃɪfɐklaˌviːɐ̯]
Letters15
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Schifferklavier“ im Deutschen

Schifferklavierliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Schifferklavier is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈʃɪfɐklaˌviːɐ̯]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "über die Schultern gehängtes, größeres Tasteninstrument mit Balg".

Schifferklavier has no tracked misspelling variants, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Schifferklavier, spelled S-C-H-I-F-F-E-R-K-L-A-V-I-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    über die Schultern gehängtes, größeres Tasteninstrument mit Balg

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. „An allen Tischen ringsumher lachten die Männer oder sangen laut zu den Klängen eines Schifferklaviers.“

Synonyms

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 "Schifferklavier"?
"Schifferklavier" is spelled S-C-H-I-F-F-E-R-K-L-A-V-I-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʃɪfɐklaˌviːɐ̯].
What does "Schifferklavier" mean?
As a noun, "Schifferklavier" means: über die Schultern gehängtes, größeres Tasteninstrument mit Balg
How do you pronounce "Schifferklavier"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Schifferklavier" is [ˈʃɪfɐklaˌviːɐ̯]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Schifferklavier" come from?
"Schifferklavier" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list