erstmalig

\ˈeːɐ̯stmaːlɪç\

/\ˈeːɐ̯stmaːlɪç\/ adj

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Premier, qui est réalisé pour la première fois.

Key facts for erstmalig
PropertyValue
Headworderstmalig
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\ˈeːɐ̯stmaːlɪç\
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “erstmalig” sits in French frequency

erstmalig 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.

Rare enough to double-check

erstmalig is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed \ˈeːɐ̯stmaːlɪç\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Premier, qui est réalisé pour la première fois.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for erstmalig, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable French rules. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

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 erstmalig, spelled E-R-S-T-M-A-L-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Premier, qui est réalisé pour la première fois.

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 "erstmalig"?
"erstmalig" is spelled E-R-S-T-M-A-L-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈeːɐ̯stmaːlɪç\.
What does "erstmalig" mean?
As an adjective, "erstmalig" means: Premier, qui est réalisé pour la première fois.
How do you pronounce "erstmalig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "erstmalig" is \ˈeːɐ̯stmaːlɪç\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "erstmalig" come from?
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Using “erstmalig”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is E-R-S-T-M-A-L-I-G - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \ˈeːɐ̯stmaːlɪç\ (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