zanksüchtig

[ˈt͡saŋkˌzʏçtɪç]

/[ˈt͡saŋkˌzʏçtɪç]/ adj

The verdict

“zanksüchtig” 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
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - streitsüchtig, Streit suchend, Zank und Ärger verbreitend

Key facts for zanksüchtig
PropertyValue
Headwordzanksüchtig
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈt͡saŋkˌzʏçtɪç]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “zanksüchtig” sits in German frequency

zanksüchtig 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 zanksüchtig is 11 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈt͡saŋkˌzʏçtɪç]. 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: "streitsüchtig, Streit suchend, Zank und Ärger verbreitend".

Zero misspellings are on record for zanksüchtig in our index, and the word's spelling is regular enough that our generator found nothing worth flagging. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is zanksüchtig, spelled Z-A-N-K-S-Ü-C-H-T-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    streitsüchtig, Streit suchend, Zank und Ärger verbreitend

Synonyms

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 "zanksüchtig"?
"zanksüchtig" is spelled Z-A-N-K-S-Ü-C-H-T-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈt͡saŋkˌzʏçtɪç].
What does "zanksüchtig" mean?
As an adjective, "zanksüchtig" means: streitsüchtig, Streit suchend, Zank und Ärger verbreitend
How do you pronounce "zanksüchtig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "zanksüchtig" is [ˈt͡saŋkˌzʏçtɪç]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "zanksüchtig" come from?
"zanksüchtig" 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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Using “zanksüchtig”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is Z-A-N-K-S-Ü-C-H-T-I-G - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈt͡saŋkˌzʏçtɪç] (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list