Springpferd

[ˈʃpʁɪŋˌp͡feːɐ̯t]

/[ˈʃpʁɪŋˌp͡feːɐ̯t]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Pferd, das für das Springreiten geeignet und ausgebildet ist und daher im Springsport eingesetzt wird

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Index DE-springpferd · Springpferd · German

Springpferd · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 11 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 Springpferd
PropertyValue
HeadwordSpringpferd
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʃpʁɪŋˌp͡feːɐ̯t]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Springpferd“ im Deutschen

Springpferdliegt 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

Springpferd is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈʃpʁɪŋˌp͡feːɐ̯t]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Pferd, das für das Springreiten geeignet und ausgebildet ist und daher im Springsport eingesetzt wird".

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for Springpferd, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Springpferd, spelled S-P-R-I-N-G-P-F-E-R-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    Pferd, das für das Springreiten geeignet und ausgebildet ist und daher im Springsport eingesetzt wird

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Hektor ist ein erstklassiges Springpferd.

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 "Springpferd"?
"Springpferd" is spelled S-P-R-I-N-G-P-F-E-R-D. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʃpʁɪŋˌp͡feːɐ̯t].
What does "Springpferd" mean?
As a noun, "Springpferd" means: Pferd, das für das Springreiten geeignet und ausgebildet ist und daher im Springsport eingesetzt wird
How do you pronounce "Springpferd"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Springpferd" is [ˈʃpʁɪŋˌp͡feːɐ̯t]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Springpferd" come from?
"Springpferd" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list