aktiver

[akˈtiːvɐ]

/[akˈtiːvɐ]/ adj

The verdict

“aktiver” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #8,507 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#8,507
frequency rank, German
7
letters
10
tracked misspellings
8
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs aktiv

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

aktiver vs aktives
86% similar
aktiver vs antiker
71% similar
aktiver vs aktiviert
78% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for aktiver
PropertyValue
Headwordaktiver
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[akˈtiːvɐ]
Letters7
Frequency rank#8,507
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs8
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “aktiver” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). aktiver lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for aktiver is 7 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [akˈtiːvɐ]. Corpus data places it at rank #8,507 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for aktiver, with forms such as "akitver", "akktiver", and "aktievr". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 8 confusable-pair relationships, "aktives", "antiker", "aktiviert", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is aktiver, spelled A-K-T-I-V-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs aktiv
  2. 2
    Genitiv Singular Femininum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs aktiv
  3. 3
    Dativ Singular Femininum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs aktiv
  4. 4
    Genitiv Plural alle Genera der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs aktiv
  5. 5
    Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs aktiv

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: akitver,akktiver,aktievr,aktiverr,aktivre,aktivver,akttiver,aktvier,atkiver,kativer

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of aktiver - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

akitver2akktiver1aktievr2aktiverr1aktivre2aktivver1akttiver1aktvier2
Edit distance from "aktiver"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "aktiver"?
"aktiver" is spelled A-K-T-I-V-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [akˈtiːvɐ].
What does "aktiver" mean?
As an adjective, "aktiver" means: Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Positivs des Adjektivs aktiv
What words are commonly confused with "aktiver"?
"aktiver" is commonly confused with "aktives", "antiker", "aktiviert". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "aktiver"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "aktiver" is [akˈtiːvɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "aktiver" come from?
"aktiver" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “aktiver”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is A-K-T-I-V-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [akˈtiːvɐ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “aktives” - see the side-by-side comparison. aktiver vs aktives
  • 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