Verschwender

[fɛɐ̯ˈʃvɛndɐ]

/[fɛɐ̯ˈʃvɛndɐ]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - jemand, der dazu neigt, Dinge/Geld im Überfluss aus-/wegzugeben

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Index DE-verschwender · Verschwender · German

Verschwender · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 12 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "V" 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 Verschwender
PropertyValue
HeadwordVerschwender
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[fɛɐ̯ˈʃvɛndɐ]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Verschwender“ im Deutschen

Verschwendersitzt 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

Verschwender is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [fɛɐ̯ˈʃvɛndɐ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "jemand, der dazu neigt, Dinge/Geld im Überfluss aus-/wegzugeben".

Verschwender has no tracked misspelling variants, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Verschwender, spelled V-E-R-S-C-H-W-E-N-D-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    jemand, der dazu neigt, Dinge/Geld im Überfluss aus-/wegzugeben

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. „Er war ein Verschwender, der sehr viel Geld besaß und es ohne Bedauern zum Fenster hinauswarf, um alle seine Launen zu befriedigen.“

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 "Verschwender"?
"Verschwender" is spelled V-E-R-S-C-H-W-E-N-D-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [fɛɐ̯ˈʃvɛndɐ].
What does "Verschwender" mean?
As a noun, "Verschwender" means: jemand, der dazu neigt, Dinge/Geld im Überfluss aus-/wegzugeben
How do you pronounce "Verschwender"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Verschwender" is [fɛɐ̯ˈʃvɛndɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Verschwender" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list