schlammig

[ˈʃlamɪç]

/[ˈʃlamɪç]/ adj

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The verdict

“schlammig” 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
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - in der Art und Weise des Schlamms, mit Schlamm gefüllt, bedeckt oder überzogen sein

Key facts for schlammig
PropertyValue
Headwordschlammig
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈʃlamɪç]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “schlammig” sits in German frequency

schlammig 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 schlammig is 9 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈʃlamɪç]. 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: "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

Synonyms

matschigmodderig

This word in other languages

muddy(English)boueux(Français)

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?
"schlammig" 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 “schlammig”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is S-C-H-L-A-M-M-I-G - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈʃlamɪç] (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