anzeigen

[ˈanˌt͡saɪ̯ɡn̩]

/[ˈanˌt͡saɪ̯ɡn̩]/ verb

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The verdict

“anzeigen” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #3,793 in German word frequency and used as a verb.

#3,793
frequency rank, German
8
letters
11
tracked misspellings
16
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - der Polizei oder Staatsanwaltschaft eine von jemandem verübte Straftat mitteilen

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

anzeigen vs anzeigt
75% similar
anzeigen vs Anzügen
63% similar
anzeigen vs Anzeiger
75% similar

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

Key facts for anzeigen
PropertyValue
Headwordanzeigen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ˈanˌt͡saɪ̯ɡn̩]
Letters8
Frequency rank#3,793
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs16
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “anzeigen” 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). anzeigen 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 anzeigen is 8 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈanˌt͡saɪ̯ɡn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #3,793 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 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for anzeigen, with forms such as "anezigen", "annzeigen", and "anzegien". 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 16 confusable-pair relationships, "anzeigt", "Anzügen", "Anzeiger", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is anzeigen, spelled A-N-Z-E-I-G-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    der Polizei oder Staatsanwaltschaft eine von jemandem verübte Straftat mitteilen
  2. 2
    in einer Zeitung, Zeitschrift oder Ähnlichem, eine private, geschäftliche oder amtliche Mitteilung veröffentlichen
  3. 3
    in Kenntnis setzen
  4. 4
    Auskunft über den Stand von etwas geben
  5. 5
    medizinisch indiziert/empfohlen/angebracht (beispielsweise für den Einsatz eines Medikaments, einer Untersuchung oder einer Therapie)

Synonyms

AnzeigeerstattenStrafanzeigeerstattenProtokoll errichtenverzeigenannonciereninserierenbestehtIndikation

This word in other languages

report(English)denunciar(Español)accuser(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: anezigen,annzeigen,anzegien,anzeiegn,anzeigenn,anzeiggen,anzeigne,anziegen,anzzeigen,azneigen,nazeigen

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of anzeigen - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

anezigen2annzeigen1anzegien2anzeiegn2anzeigenn1anzeiggen1anzeigne2anziegen2
Edit distance from "anzeigen"

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 "anzeigen"?
"anzeigen" is spelled A-N-Z-E-I-G-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈanˌt͡saɪ̯ɡn̩].
What does "anzeigen" mean?
As a verb, "anzeigen" means: der Polizei oder Staatsanwaltschaft eine von jemandem verübte Straftat mitteilen
What words are commonly confused with "anzeigen"?
"anzeigen" is commonly confused with "anzeigt", "Anzügen", "Anzeiger". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "anzeigen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "anzeigen" is [ˈanˌt͡saɪ̯ɡn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "anzeigen" come from?
"anzeigen" 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 “anzeigen”

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

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