achtenswert

[ˈaxtn̩sˌveːɐ̯t]

/[ˈaxtn̩sˌveːɐ̯t]/ adj

The verdict

“achtenswert” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Anerkennung und Wertschätzung verdienend

Key facts for achtenswert
PropertyValue
Headwordachtenswert
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈaxtn̩sˌveːɐ̯t]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “achtenswert” sits in German frequency

achtenswert falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for achtenswert is 11 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈaxtn̩sˌveːɐ̯t]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "Anerkennung und Wertschätzung verdienend".

No misspelling variants are generated for achtenswert in our index, and the word's spelling is regular enough that our generator found nothing worth flagging. 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.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is achtenswert, spelled A-C-H-T-E-N-S-W-E-R-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    Anerkennung und Wertschätzung verdienend

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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 "achtenswert"?
"achtenswert" is spelled A-C-H-T-E-N-S-W-E-R-T. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈaxtn̩sˌveːɐ̯t].
What does "achtenswert" mean?
As an adjective, "achtenswert" means: Anerkennung und Wertschätzung verdienend
How do you pronounce "achtenswert"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "achtenswert" is [ˈaxtn̩sˌveːɐ̯t]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "achtenswert" come from?
"achtenswert" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “achtenswert”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is A-C-H-T-E-N-S-W-E-R-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈaxtn̩sˌveːɐ̯t] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list