zuballern

[ˈt͡suːˌbalɐn]

/[ˈt͡suːˌbalɐn]/ verb

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The verdict

“zuballern” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a verb - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - mit Schwung (und einem Knall/Geräusch) schließen

Key facts for zuballern
PropertyValue
Headwordzuballern
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ˈt͡suːˌbalɐn]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “zuballern” sits in German frequency

zuballern 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 zuballern is 9 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈt͡suːˌbalɐn]. 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.

No misspelling variants are generated for zuballern in our index, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable German rules. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is zuballern, spelled Z-U-B-A-L-L-E-R-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    mit Schwung (und einem Knall/Geräusch) schließen
  2. 2
    sich (durch Alkohol oder auch Drogen) berauschen, so dass man nicht mehr vernünftig agieren/reagieren kann

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 "zuballern"?
"zuballern" is spelled Z-U-B-A-L-L-E-R-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈt͡suːˌbalɐn].
What does "zuballern" mean?
As a verb, "zuballern" means: mit Schwung (und einem Knall/Geräusch) schließen
How do you pronounce "zuballern"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "zuballern" is [ˈt͡suːˌbalɐn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "zuballern" come from?
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Using “zuballern”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is Z-U-B-A-L-L-E-R-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈt͡suːˌbalɐn] (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