übervorsichtig

\ˈyːbɐˌfoːɐ̯zɪçtɪç\

/\ˈyːbɐˌfoːɐ̯zɪçtɪç\/ adj

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
14
letters

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

Corpus desk

Index FR-ubervorsichtig · übervorsichtig · French

übervorsichtig · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 14 letters
  • VOW-5 5 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 übervorsichtig
PropertyValue
Headwordübervorsichtig
LanguageFrench
Part of speechAdjective
IPA\ˈyːbɐˌfoːɐ̯zɪçtɪç\
Letters14
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « übervorsichtig » en français

übervorsichtigsiège 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

übervorsichtig is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed \ˈyːbɐˌfoːɐ̯zɪçtɪç\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Excessivement prudent.".

übervorsichtig doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct French form is übervorsichtig, spelled Ü-B-E-R-V-O-R-S-I-C-H-T-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Excessivement prudent.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Wenn es während eures Liebesspiels beim Mammalverkehr bleibt und kein Sperma in Vagina, Mund, Nase oder Augen gerät, besteht in der Regel keine Gefahr für eine Schwangerschaft oder Infektion mit einer sexuell übertragbaren Krankheit. Seid jedoch im Zweifelsfall lieber übervorsichtig!

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list