weitschweifig

[ˈvaɪ̯tˌʃvaɪ̯fɪç]

/[ˈvaɪ̯tˌʃvaɪ̯fɪç]/ adj

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The verdict

“weitschweifig” 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
13
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - eine große Fläche abdeckend, mit vielen Umwegen

Key facts for weitschweifig
PropertyValue
Headwordweitschweifig
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈvaɪ̯tˌʃvaɪ̯fɪç]
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “weitschweifig” sits in German frequency

weitschweifig 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 weitschweifig is 13 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈvaɪ̯tˌʃvaɪ̯fɪç]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

weitschweifig has no tracked misspelling variants, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

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 weitschweifig, spelled W-E-I-T-S-C-H-W-E-I-F-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    eine große Fläche abdeckend, mit vielen Umwegen
  2. 2
    ausführlicher und wortreicher als nötig

Synonyms

ausgedehntausführlichumständlich

This word in other languages

circuitous(English)prolijo(Español)interminable(Français)prolixo(Português)

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 "weitschweifig"?
"weitschweifig" is spelled W-E-I-T-S-C-H-W-E-I-F-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈvaɪ̯tˌʃvaɪ̯fɪç].
What does "weitschweifig" mean?
As an adjective, "weitschweifig" means: eine große Fläche abdeckend, mit vielen Umwegen
How do you pronounce "weitschweifig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "weitschweifig" is [ˈvaɪ̯tˌʃvaɪ̯fɪç]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "weitschweifig" come from?
"weitschweifig" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “weitschweifig”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is W-E-I-T-S-C-H-W-E-I-F-I-G - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈvaɪ̯tˌʃvaɪ̯fɪç] (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