Tabernakel

[tabɐˈnaːkl̩]

/[tabɐˈnaːkl̩]/ noun

The verdict

“Tabernakel” is uncommon German (frequency #76,252 among 35,386 “T” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#76,252
frequency rank, German
35,386
“T” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - ein auf vier Säulen ruhendes Dach über dem Altar

Key facts for Tabernakel
PropertyValue
HeadwordTabernakel
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[tabɐˈnaːkl̩]
Letters10
Frequency rank#76,252
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Tabernakel” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Tabernakel lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Tabernakel is uncommon German at frequency #76,252 among 35,386 “T” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed [tabɐˈnaːkl̩]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for Tabernakel, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Tabernakel, spelled T-A-B-E-R-N-A-K-E-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    ein auf vier Säulen ruhendes Dach über dem Altar
  2. 2
    Bauwerk: ein auf Säulen aufgebauter großer Raum
  3. 3
    ein schrankartiges Behältnis, in dem die geweihten Hostien (das Allerheiligste) aufbewahrt werden
  4. 4
    Mischkan, transportables Heiligtum der Juden bis zum Bau ihres ersten Tempels

Synonyms

StiftshütteMischkan

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); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Tabernakel"?
"Tabernakel" is spelled T-A-B-E-R-N-A-K-E-L. The IPA pronunciation is [tabɐˈnaːkl̩].
What does "Tabernakel" mean?
As a noun, "Tabernakel" means: ein auf vier Säulen ruhendes Dach über dem Altar
How do you pronounce "Tabernakel"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Tabernakel" is [tabɐˈnaːkl̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Tabernakel" come from?
"Tabernakel" 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.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “Tabernakel”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is T-A-B-E-R-N-A-K-E-L - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [tabɐˈnaːkl̩] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words

Other uncommon German words near this rank

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