verkeilen

[fɛɐ̯ˈkaɪ̯lən]

/[fɛɐ̯ˈkaɪ̯lən]/ verb

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The verdict

“verkeilen” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a verb - 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) - mithilfe der Haftreibung fest verbinden; mit einem Keil blockieren

Key facts for verkeilen
PropertyValue
Headwordverkeilen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[fɛɐ̯ˈkaɪ̯lən]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “verkeilen” sits in German frequency

verkeilen 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 verkeilen is 9 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [fɛɐ̯ˈkaɪ̯lən]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for verkeilen, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is verkeilen, spelled V-E-R-K-E-I-L-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    mithilfe der Haftreibung fest verbinden; mit einem Keil blockieren
  2. 2
    durch sterische Hinderung unbeweglich werden
  3. 3
    wiederholte stumpfe physische Gewalt ausüben

Synonyms

verprügeln

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 "verkeilen"?
"verkeilen" is spelled V-E-R-K-E-I-L-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [fɛɐ̯ˈkaɪ̯lən].
What does "verkeilen" mean?
As a verb, "verkeilen" means: mithilfe der Haftreibung fest verbinden; mit einem Keil blockieren
How do you pronounce "verkeilen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "verkeilen" is [fɛɐ̯ˈkaɪ̯lən]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "verkeilen" come from?
"verkeilen" 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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Using “verkeilen”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is V-E-R-K-E-I-L-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [fɛɐ̯ˈkaɪ̯lən] (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
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