aktivsten

[akˈtiːfstn̩]

/[akˈtiːfstn̩]/ adj

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The verdict

“aktivsten” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #42,317 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#42,317
frequency rank, German
9
letters
14
tracked misspellings
5
confusable pairs

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

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

aktivsten vs Autisten
67% similar
aktivsten vs Artisten
67% similar
aktivsten vs Aktiven
67% similar

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

Key facts for aktivsten
PropertyValue
Headwordaktivsten
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[akˈtiːfstn̩]
Letters9
Frequency rank#42,317
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs5
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “aktivsten” 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). aktivsten 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 aktivsten is 9 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [akˈtiːfstn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #42,317 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 12 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for aktivsten, with forms such as "akitvsten", "akktivsten", and "aktisvten". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 5 confusable-pair relationships, "Autisten", "Artisten", "Aktiven", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is aktivsten, spelled A-K-T-I-V-S-T-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv
  2. 2
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv
  3. 3
    Genitiv Singular Neutrum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv
  4. 4
    Dativ Plural alle Genera der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv
  5. 5
    Genitiv Singular alle Genera der schwachen Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv
  6. 6
    Dativ Singular alle Genera der schwachen Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv
  7. 7
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der schwachen Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv
  8. 8
    Alle Kasus Plural alle Genera der schwachen Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv
  9. 9
    Genitiv Singular alle Genera der gemischten Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv
  10. 10
    Dativ Singular alle Genera der gemischten Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv
  11. 11
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv
  12. 12
    Alle Kasus Plural alle Genera der gemischten Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: akitvsten,akktivsten,aktisvten,aktivsetn,aktivssten,aktivstenn,aktivstne,aktivstten,aktivtsen,aktivvsten,akttivsten,aktvisten,atkivsten,kativsten

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of aktivsten - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

akitvsten2akktivsten1aktisvten2aktivsetn2aktivssten1aktivstenn1aktivstne2aktivstten1
Edit distance from "aktivsten"

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 "aktivsten"?
"aktivsten" is spelled A-K-T-I-V-S-T-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [akˈtiːfstn̩].
What does "aktivsten" mean?
As an adjective, "aktivsten" means: Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs aktiv
What words are commonly confused with "aktivsten"?
"aktivsten" is commonly confused with "Autisten", "Artisten", "Aktiven". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "aktivsten"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "aktivsten" is [akˈtiːfstn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "aktivsten" come from?
"aktivsten" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “aktivsten”

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

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