how to pronounce ohrwurm
/ˈoːʁˌvʊʁm/
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ohrwurm is pronounced in two syllables
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meanings of ohrwurm
noun:
- Earworm (a tune that pops up in one's memory all of the time).
- Earwig (any insect of the order Dermaptera).
ohrwurm frequency in german - C2 level of CEFR
the word ohrwurm occurs in german on average 2.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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