Weltmeer

[ˈvɛltˌmeːɐ̯]

/[ˈvɛltˌmeːɐ̯]/ noun

The verdict

“Weltmeer” 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) - sehr großes Meer zwischen zwei oder mehreren Kontinenten

Corpus desk

Index DE-weltmeer · Weltmeer · German

Weltmeer · 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 "W" 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 Weltmeer
PropertyValue
HeadwordWeltmeer
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈvɛltˌmeːɐ̯]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Weltmeer“ im Deutschen

Weltmeerliegt 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

Weltmeer is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈvɛltˌmeːɐ̯]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "sehr großes Meer zwischen zwei oder mehreren Kontinenten".

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for Weltmeer, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, 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 Weltmeer, spelled W-E-L-T-M-E-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    sehr großes Meer zwischen zwei oder mehreren Kontinenten

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Er ist auf allen Weltmeeren zu Hause.
  2. „Mit dem Hilfskreuzer S.M.S. »Seeadler«, zwei Geschütze an Bord, durchstieß er die britische Seeblockade und begab sich auf eine kühne Kaperfahrt quer über die Weltmeere.“

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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 "Weltmeer"?
"Weltmeer" is spelled W-E-L-T-M-E-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈvɛltˌmeːɐ̯].
What does "Weltmeer" mean?
As a noun, "Weltmeer" means: sehr großes Meer zwischen zwei oder mehreren Kontinenten
How do you pronounce "Weltmeer"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Weltmeer" is [ˈvɛltˌmeːɐ̯]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Weltmeer" come from?
"Weltmeer" 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