liebkosen

\liːpˈkoːzn̩\

/\liːpˈkoːzn̩\/ verb

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
9
letters

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

Corpus desk

Index FR-liebkosen · liebkosen · French

liebkosen · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 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 liebkosen
PropertyValue
Headwordliebkosen
LanguageFrench
Part of speechVerb
IPA\liːpˈkoːzn̩\
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « liebkosen » en français

liebkosenn'entre pas dans le top 100.000 du français: zone de termes techniques, archaïques ou rares.

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

Rare enough to double-check

liebkosen is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as averb, transcribed \liːpˈkoːzn̩\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Cajoler, câliner, caresser.".

No generated misspelling entries exist for liebkosen in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

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 liebkosen, spelled L-I-E-B-K-O-S-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Cajoler, câliner, caresser.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Steig hinab in den Krater des Sneffels Yocul, welchen der Schatten des Skartaris vor dem ersten Juli liebkost, kühner Wanderer, und Du wirst zum Mittelpunkt der Erde gelangen.

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 "liebkosen"?
"liebkosen" is spelled L-I-E-B-K-O-S-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is \liːpˈkoːzn̩\.
What does "liebkosen" mean?
As a verb, "liebkosen" means: Cajoler, câliner, caresser.
How do you pronounce "liebkosen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "liebkosen" is \liːpˈkoːzn̩\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "liebkosen" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list