vogelähnlich

[ˈfoːɡl̩ˌʔɛːnlɪç]

/[ˈfoːɡl̩ˌʔɛːnlɪç]/ adj

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The verdict

“vogelähnlich” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - einem Vogel ähnelnd, wie ein Vogel aussehend

Key facts for vogelähnlich
PropertyValue
Headwordvogelähnlich
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈfoːɡl̩ˌʔɛːnlɪç]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “vogelähnlich” sits in German frequency

vogelähnlich 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 vogelähnlich is 12 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈfoːɡl̩ˌʔɛːnlɪç]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "einem Vogel ähnelnd, wie ein Vogel aussehend".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for vogelähnlich, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is vogelähnlich, spelled V-O-G-E-L-Ä-H-N-L-I-C-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    einem Vogel ähnelnd, wie ein Vogel aussehend

Synonyms

vogelartigvogelhaft

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 "vogelähnlich"?
"vogelähnlich" is spelled V-O-G-E-L-Ä-H-N-L-I-C-H. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfoːɡl̩ˌʔɛːnlɪç].
What does "vogelähnlich" mean?
As an adjective, "vogelähnlich" means: einem Vogel ähnelnd, wie ein Vogel aussehend
How do you pronounce "vogelähnlich"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "vogelähnlich" is [ˈfoːɡl̩ˌʔɛːnlɪç]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "vogelähnlich" come from?
"vogelähnlich" 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.
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Using “vogelähnlich”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is V-O-G-E-L-Ä-H-N-L-I-C-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈfoːɡl̩ˌʔɛːnlɪç] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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