Zirkuspferd

[ˈt͡sɪʁkʊsˌp͡feːɐ̯t]

/[ˈt͡sɪʁkʊsˌp͡feːɐ̯t]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - dressiertes Pferd, das in einem Zirkus auftritt

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Index DE-zirkuspferd · Zirkuspferd · German

Zirkuspferd · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 11 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "Z" 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 Zirkuspferd
PropertyValue
HeadwordZirkuspferd
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈt͡sɪʁkʊsˌp͡feːɐ̯t]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Zirkuspferd“ im Deutschen

Zirkuspferdsitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Zirkuspferd is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈt͡sɪʁkʊsˌp͡feːɐ̯t]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for Zirkuspferd in our index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is easiest to reason about phoneme by phoneme, absent a documented history. The correct German form is Zirkuspferd, spelled Z-I-R-K-U-S-P-F-E-R-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    dressiertes Pferd, das in einem Zirkus auftritt
  2. 2
    jemand, der unablässig vor Publikum auftritt, auftreten will

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Die Zirkuspferde tragen buntes Zaumzeug.
  2. Ole ist wirklich ein altes Zikruspfed, den wird man mit den Beinen voran von der Bühne tragen müssen.

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 "Zirkuspferd"?
"Zirkuspferd" is spelled Z-I-R-K-U-S-P-F-E-R-D. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈt͡sɪʁkʊsˌp͡feːɐ̯t].
What does "Zirkuspferd" mean?
As a noun, "Zirkuspferd" means: dressiertes Pferd, das in einem Zirkus auftritt
How do you pronounce "Zirkuspferd"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Zirkuspferd" is [ˈt͡sɪʁkʊsˌp͡feːɐ̯t]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Zirkuspferd" come from?
"Zirkuspferd" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list