Altersklassen

[ˈaltɐsˌklasn̩]

/[ˈaltɐsˌklasn̩]/ noun

The verdict

“Altersklassen” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #23,821 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#23,821
frequency rank, German
13
letters
20
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Altersklasse

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Altersklassen vs Altersklasse
92% similar

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

Key facts for Altersklassen
PropertyValue
HeadwordAltersklassen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈaltɐsˌklasn̩]
Letters13
Frequency rank#23,821
Misspellings tracked20
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Altersklassen” 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). Altersklassen lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Altersklassen is 13 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈaltɐsˌklasn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #23,821 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 20 likely wrong-spelling variants for Altersklassen, with forms such as "aletrsklassen", "alltersklassen", and "alterkslassen". 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 1 confusable-pair relationship, "Altersklasse", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is easiest to reason about phoneme by phoneme, absent a documented history. The correct German form is Altersklassen, spelled A-L-T-E-R-S-K-L-A-S-S-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Altersklasse
  2. 2
    Genitiv Plural des Substantivs Altersklasse
  3. 3
    Dativ Plural des Substantivs Altersklasse
  4. 4
    Akkusativ Plural des Substantivs Altersklasse

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: aletrsklassen,alltersklassen,alterkslassen,alterrsklassen,alterskalssen,alterskklassen,altersklasen,altersklasesn,altersklassenn,altersklassne,altersklaßen,alterskllassen,altersklsasen,alterslkassen,alterssklassen,altesrklassen,altresklassen,alttersklassen,atlersklassen,latersklassen

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Altersklassen - 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.

aletrsklassen2alltersklassen1alterkslassen2alterrsklassen1alterskalssen2alterskklassen1altersklasen1altersklasesn2
Edit distance from "Altersklassen"

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 "Altersklassen"?
"Altersklassen" is spelled A-L-T-E-R-S-K-L-A-S-S-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈaltɐsˌklasn̩].
What does "Altersklassen" mean?
As a noun, "Altersklassen" means: Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Altersklasse
What words are commonly confused with "Altersklassen"?
"Altersklassen" is commonly confused with "Altersklasse". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Altersklassen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Altersklassen" is [ˈaltɐsˌklasn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Altersklassen" come from?
"Altersklassen" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “Altersklassen”

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

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