Bedenken

\bəˈdɛŋkn̩\

/\bəˈdɛŋkn̩\/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Doute, réserve, objection.

Corpus desk

Index FR-bedenken · Bedenken · French

Bedenken · 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 "B" 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 Bedenken
PropertyValue
HeadwordBedenken
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\bəˈdɛŋkn̩\
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « Bedenken » en français

Bedenkenreste hors des 100.000 mots français les plus fréquents, dans la longue queue du vocabulaire technique, archaïque ou rare, là où le doute d'orthographe frappe.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Bedenken is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \bəˈdɛŋkn̩\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for Bedenken in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable French patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct French form is Bedenken, spelled B-E-D-E-N-K-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Doute, réserve, objection.
  2. 2
    Considération.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Die Schulmedizin sagt, dass ein Kind im Alter von etwa sechs Monaten in der Nacht keine Nahrung mehr braucht. Das heißt, man könnte ihm ohne medizinische Bedenken abgewöhnen, in der Nacht gestillt zu werden oder ein Fläschchen zu bekommen (...)

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 "Bedenken"?
"Bedenken" is spelled B-E-D-E-N-K-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is \bəˈdɛŋkn̩\.
What does "Bedenken" mean?
As a noun, "Bedenken" means: Doute, réserve, objection.
How do you pronounce "Bedenken"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Bedenken" is \bəˈdɛŋkn̩\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Bedenken" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list