Schlaukopf

[ˈʃlaʊ̯ˌkɔp͡f]

/[ˈʃlaʊ̯ˌkɔp͡f]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - kluger Mensch

Corpus desk

Index DE-schlaukopf · Schlaukopf · German

Schlaukopf · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 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 Schlaukopf
PropertyValue
HeadwordSchlaukopf
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʃlaʊ̯ˌkɔp͡f]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Schlaukopf“ im Deutschen

Schlaukopfsitzt 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

Schlaukopf is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈʃlaʊ̯ˌkɔp͡f]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "kluger Mensch".

No misspelling variants are generated for Schlaukopf in our index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Schlaukopf, spelled S-C-H-L-A-U-K-O-P-F.

Definition

  1. 1
    kluger Mensch

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. „Die haben vorgesorgt: Auf der Brücke haben die Schlauköpfe sogar eine Art Trampolin zum Draufstehen, damit es ihnen die Kniegelenke nicht kaputthaut, wenn sie eine Mine fangen.“

Synonyms

Antonyms

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 "Schlaukopf"?
"Schlaukopf" is spelled S-C-H-L-A-U-K-O-P-F. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʃlaʊ̯ˌkɔp͡f].
What does "Schlaukopf" mean?
As a noun, "Schlaukopf" means: kluger Mensch
How do you pronounce "Schlaukopf"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Schlaukopf" is [ˈʃlaʊ̯ˌkɔp͡f]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Schlaukopf" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list