überflüssig

\yːbɐˌflʏsɪç\

/\yːbɐˌflʏsɪç\/ adj

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
11
letters

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

Corpus desk

Index FR-uberflussig · überflüssig · French

überflüssig · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 11 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "Ü" 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 überflüssig
PropertyValue
Headwordüberflüssig
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\yːbɐˌflʏsɪç\
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « überflüssig » en français

überflüssigreste hors des 100.000 mots français les plus fréquents, dans la longue queue du vocabulaire technique, archaïque ou rare, là où le doute d'orthographe frappe.

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

Rare enough to double-check

überflüssig is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed \yːbɐˌflʏsɪç\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Superflu.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for überflüssig, 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, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct French form is überflüssig, spelled Ü-B-E-R-F-L-Ü-S-S-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Superflu.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Ein Risikofaktor für Sodbrennen ist das Körpergewicht. Ist der Bauch zu groß, drückt er auf den Magen. Wer dauerhaft Ruhe vor Sodbrennen haben will, sollte versuchen, überflüssige Kilos abzuspecken.

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 "überflüssig"?
"überflüssig" is spelled Ü-B-E-R-F-L-Ü-S-S-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is \yːbɐˌflʏsɪç\.
What does "überflüssig" mean?
As an adjective, "überflüssig" means: Superflu.
How do you pronounce "überflüssig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "überflüssig" is \yːbɐˌflʏsɪç\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "überflüssig" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list