Topf

\tɔp͡f\

/\tɔp͡f\/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
4
letters

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

Corpus desk

Index FR-topf · Topf · French

Topf · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MID 4 letters
  • VOW-1 1 vowel
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "T" 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 Topf
PropertyValue
HeadwordTopf
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\tɔp͡f\
Letters4
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « Topf » en français

Topfsiège 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

Topf is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \tɔp͡f\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Pot, marmite, casserole.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Topf, suggesting the orthography follows predictable French patterns. No close-neighbour confusable shows up for this headword in our dataset, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is Topf, spelled T-O-P-F.

Definition

  1. 1
    Pot, marmite, casserole.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Emma kocht einen großen Topf Gulasch, friert ihn portionsweise ein und taut ihn auf, wenn sie keine Zeit hat, frisch zu kochen.
  2. Kichererbsen am Vorabend einweichen. Circa zwölf Stunden später Wasser abgießen. Erbsen abspülen, in einen großen Topf geben und mit frischem Wasser aufgießen, kurz aufkochen und danach etwa eineinhalb Stunden köcheln lassen.

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 "Topf"?
"Topf" is spelled T-O-P-F. The IPA pronunciation is \tɔp͡f\.
What does "Topf" mean?
As a noun, "Topf" means: Pot, marmite, casserole.
How do you pronounce "Topf"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Topf" is \tɔp͡f\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Topf" come from?
"Topf" 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