Leidenschaft

\ˈlaɪ̯dn̩ʃaft\

/\ˈlaɪ̯dn̩ʃaft\/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
12
letters

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

Corpus desk

Index FR-leidenschaft · Leidenschaft · French

Leidenschaft · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 12 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "L" 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 Leidenschaft
PropertyValue
HeadwordLeidenschaft
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\ˈlaɪ̯dn̩ʃaft\
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « Leidenschaft » en français

Leidenschaftsiège au-delà des 100.000 formes les plus fréquentes du français, dans la traîne du lexique spécialisé ou peu usité.

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

Rare enough to double-check

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

No generated misspelling entries exist for Leidenschaft in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular French conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct French form is Leidenschaft, spelled L-E-I-D-E-N-S-C-H-A-F-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    Ardeur.
  2. 2
    Passion.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Filme sind mein Zeitvertreib, Bücher sind meine Liebe, meine Leidenschaft. Aber Musik ist meine Zuflucht. Wenn ich fröhlich oder ausgelassen bin, was zugegebenermaßen selten vorkommt, dann lege ich eine ebensolche Scheibe auf – von Ella Fitzgerald vielleicht oder Sarah Vaughan –, und dann habe ich fast das Gefühl, dass sich jemand mit mir freut.

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 "Leidenschaft"?
"Leidenschaft" is spelled L-E-I-D-E-N-S-C-H-A-F-T. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈlaɪ̯dn̩ʃaft\.
What does "Leidenschaft" mean?
As a noun, "Leidenschaft" means: Ardeur.
How do you pronounce "Leidenschaft"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Leidenschaft" is \ˈlaɪ̯dn̩ʃaft\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Leidenschaft" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list