schlammig

[ˈʃlamɪç]

/[ˈʃlamɪç]/ adj

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - in der Art und Weise des Schlamms, mit Schlamm gefüllt, bedeckt oder überzogen sein

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Index DE-schlammig · schlammig · German

schlammig · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-2 2 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 schlammig
PropertyValue
Headwordschlammig
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈʃlamɪç]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „schlammig“ im Deutschen

schlammigschafft 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

schlammig is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [ˈʃlamɪç]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "in der Art und Weise des Schlamms, mit Schlamm gefüllt, bedeckt oder überzogen sein".

No generated misspelling entries exist for schlammig in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is schlammig, spelled S-C-H-L-A-M-M-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    in der Art und Weise des Schlamms, mit Schlamm gefüllt, bedeckt oder überzogen sein

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Eva watete gern barfuß und mit schlammigen Füßen durch die Landschaft.
  2. Es wunderte Max nicht, dass das Spielfeld bei diesem schlechten Wetter so schlammig war.

Synonyms

matschigmodderig

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 "schlammig"?
"schlammig" is spelled S-C-H-L-A-M-M-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʃlamɪç].
What does "schlammig" mean?
As an adjective, "schlammig" means: in der Art und Weise des Schlamms, mit Schlamm gefüllt, bedeckt oder überzogen sein
How do you pronounce "schlammig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "schlammig" is [ˈʃlamɪç]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "schlammig" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list