erhalten

\ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩\

/\ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩\/ adj

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The verdict

“erhalten” is outside the top-ranked French vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Kaltgepresste oder kaltextrahierte Öle werden bei Temperaturen von maximal 27° C verarbeitet. Das hat den Vorteil, dass alle wertvollen Inhaltsstoffe der reifen Oliven erhalten bleiben, die so wich...

Key facts for erhalten
PropertyValue
Headworderhalten
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩\
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “erhalten” sits in French frequency

erhalten falls outside the top-100,000 ranked French 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 French entry for erhalten is 8 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as \ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩\. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for erhalten, and the word's spelling is regular enough that our generator found nothing worth flagging. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, a sign it's visually distinctive enough not to be mixed up with another word.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct French form is erhalten, spelled E-R-H-A-L-T-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Kaltgepresste oder kaltextrahierte Öle werden bei Temperaturen von maximal 27° C verarbeitet. Das hat den Vorteil, dass alle wertvollen Inhaltsstoffe der reifen Oliven erhalten bleiben, die so wichtig sind für den Geschmack, den Geruch, die Farbe und auch den Vitamingehalt. — (« Ernte und Herstellung von Olivenöl », dans Oelea Olivenöl GmbH, 28 octobre 2025 https://www.oelea.de/olivenoel-herstellung-und-ernte texte intégral) #*: Les huiles pressées à froid ou extraites à froid sont transformées à des températures maximales de 27 °C. Cela présente l’avantage de préserver tous les précieux composants des olives mûres, qui sont si importants pour le goût, l’odeur, la couleur et la teneur en vitamines.
  2. 2
    Obtenir un produit fini, un résultat par moyen de travail ou extraction.
  3. 3
    Garder, conserver (l’état de quelque chose).
  4. 4
    Continuer à exister comme avant.
  5. 5
    Manger, s’approvisionner en nourriture.
  6. 6
    Conservé.

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 "erhalten"?
"erhalten" is spelled E-R-H-A-L-T-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is \ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩\.
What does "erhalten" mean?
As an adjective, "erhalten" means: Kaltgepresste oder kaltextrahierte Öle werden bei Temperaturen von maximal 27° C verarbeitet. Das hat den Vorteil, dass alle wertvollen Inhaltsstoffe der reifen Oliven erhalten bleiben, die so wich...
How do you pronounce "erhalten"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "erhalten" is \ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "erhalten" come from?
"erhalten" is a French 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 “erhalten”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is E-R-H-A-L-T-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \ɛɐ̯ˈhaltn̩\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more French words and confusable pairs in the same reference. French 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