Uhrkette

[ˈuːɐ̯ˌkɛtə]

/[ˈuːɐ̯ˌkɛtə]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Kette, an der man eine Uhr gesichert mit sich führen kann

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Index DE-uhrkette · Uhrkette · German

Uhrkette · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "U" 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 Uhrkette
PropertyValue
HeadwordUhrkette
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈuːɐ̯ˌkɛtə]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Uhrkette“ im Deutschen

Uhrketteliegt 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

Uhrkette is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈuːɐ̯ˌkɛtə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Kette, an der man eine Uhr gesichert mit sich führen kann".

Zero misspellings are on record for Uhrkette in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Uhrkette, spelled U-H-R-K-E-T-T-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Kette, an der man eine Uhr gesichert mit sich führen kann

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. „Schwarz-grau gestreifte Hosen mit messerscharfen Bügelfalten trug der Herr, eine zweireihige schwarze kurze Jacke, eine schwarze Weste mit goldener Uhrkette, ein weißes Hemd mit hohem, steifem Kragen, eine perlgraue Krawatte.“
  2. „Seine Uhrkette aus Haaren und die Art, wie er die Remoularde rührte, offenbarte den erfahrenen Lebemann, und er aß, den Zipfel seiner Serviette unter die Achsel geklemmt, und ließ dabei allerhand Witze vom Stapel, die Pécuchet zum Lachen brachten.“

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 "Uhrkette"?
"Uhrkette" is spelled U-H-R-K-E-T-T-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈuːɐ̯ˌkɛtə].
What does "Uhrkette" mean?
As a noun, "Uhrkette" means: Kette, an der man eine Uhr gesichert mit sich führen kann
How do you pronounce "Uhrkette"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Uhrkette" is [ˈuːɐ̯ˌkɛtə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Uhrkette" come from?
"Uhrkette" 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