Bevormundung

[bəˈfoːɐ̯mʊndʊŋ]

/[bəˈfoːɐ̯mʊndʊŋ]/ noun

The verdict

“Bevormundung” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #33,475 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#33,475
frequency rank, German
12
letters
19
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - freie Entscheidungen ausschließendes oder hemmendes Einwirken auf Personen

Key facts for Bevormundung
PropertyValue
HeadwordBevormundung
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[bəˈfoːɐ̯mʊndʊŋ]
Letters12
Frequency rank#33,475
Misspellings tracked19
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Bevormundung” 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). Bevormundung 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 Bevormundung is 12 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [bəˈfoːɐ̯mʊndʊŋ]. Corpus data places it at rank #33,475 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "freie Entscheidungen ausschließendes oder hemmendes Einwirken auf Personen".

Our generated misspelling index lists 19 likely wrong-spelling variants for Bevormundung, with forms such as "bbevormundung", "beovrmundung", and "bevomrundung". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. 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 headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct German form is Bevormundung, spelled B-E-V-O-R-M-U-N-D-U-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    freie Entscheidungen ausschließendes oder hemmendes Einwirken auf Personen

Synonyms

EntmündigungBeaufsichtigungBemutterungBetreuungAnleitung

Antonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: bbevormundung,beovrmundung,bevomrundung,bevormmundung,bevormnudung,bevormudnung,bevormunddung,bevormundnug,bevormundugn,bevormundungg,bevormundunng,bevormunndung,bevormunudng,bevorrmundung,bevorumndung,bevromundung,bevvormundung,bveormundung,ebvormundung

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

bbevormundung1beovrmundung2bevomrundung2bevormmundung1bevormnudung2bevormudnung2bevormunddung1bevormundnug2
Edit distance from "Bevormundung"

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 "Bevormundung"?
"Bevormundung" is spelled B-E-V-O-R-M-U-N-D-U-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is [bəˈfoːɐ̯mʊndʊŋ].
What does "Bevormundung" mean?
As a noun, "Bevormundung" means: freie Entscheidungen ausschließendes oder hemmendes Einwirken auf Personen
What are common misspellings of "Bevormundung"?
Common misspellings include "bbevormundung", "beovrmundung", "bevomrundung", "bevormmundung", "bevormnudung". The correct spelling is "Bevormundung".
How do you pronounce "Bevormundung"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Bevormundung" is [bəˈfoːɐ̯mʊndʊŋ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Bevormundung" come from?
"Bevormundung" 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 “Bevormundung”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is B-E-V-O-R-M-U-N-D-U-N-G - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [bəˈfoːɐ̯mʊndʊŋ] (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