Lufthafen

\lʊftˌhaːfn̩\

/\lʊftˌhaːfn̩\/ noun

The verdict

“Lufthafen” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. 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) - Aérodrome.

Corpus desk

Index FR-lufthafen · Lufthafen · French

Lufthafen · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 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 Lufthafen
PropertyValue
HeadwordLufthafen
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\lʊftˌhaːfn̩\
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « Lufthafen » en français

Lufthafensiège 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

Lufthafen is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \lʊftˌhaːfn̩\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Aérodrome.".

No misspelling variants are generated for Lufthafen in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular French conventions. 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.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct French form is Lufthafen, spelled L-U-F-T-H-A-F-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Aérodrome.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Hinter den Fenstern des kleinen Lufthafens steht erwartungsvoll eine Ansammlung von Leuten, um ihre Verwandten abzuholen.

Synonyms

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list