Wurstel

[ˈvʊʁstl̩]

/[ˈvʊʁstl̩]/ noun

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - derb-komische Theaterfigur, Hanswurst, Kasperle

Key facts for Wurstel
PropertyValue
HeadwordWurstel
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈvʊʁstl̩]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Wurstel” sits in German frequency

Wurstel 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.

Rare enough to double-check

Wurstel is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈvʊʁstl̩]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Wurstel, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Wurstel, spelled W-U-R-S-T-E-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    derb-komische Theaterfigur, Hanswurst, Kasperle
  2. 2
    tölpelhafter Mensch
  3. 3
    pritschenartige Lederwurst der Fastnachtsnarren

Synonyms

HanswurstKasperle

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 "Wurstel"?
"Wurstel" is spelled W-U-R-S-T-E-L. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈvʊʁstl̩].
What does "Wurstel" mean?
As a noun, "Wurstel" means: derb-komische Theaterfigur, Hanswurst, Kasperle
How do you pronounce "Wurstel"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Wurstel" is [ˈvʊʁstl̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Wurstel" come from?
"Wurstel" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Wurstel”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is W-U-R-S-T-E-L - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈvʊʁstl̩] (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