Datierung

[daˈtiːʁʊŋ]

/[daˈtiːʁʊŋ]/ noun

The verdict

“Datierung” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #15,597 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#15,597
frequency rank, German
9
letters
13
tracked misspellings
3
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Bestimmung des Alters von etwas

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Datierung vs Dosierung
78% similar
Datierung vs datieren
67% similar
Datierung vs Dämmerung
67% similar

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

Key facts for Datierung
PropertyValue
HeadwordDatierung
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[daˈtiːʁʊŋ]
Letters9
Frequency rank#15,597
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs3
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Datierung” 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). Datierung 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 Datierung is 9 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [daˈtiːʁʊŋ]. Corpus data places it at rank #15,597 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for Datierung, with forms such as "adtierung", "daiterung", and "dateirung". 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 3 confusable-pair relationships, "Dosierung", "datieren", "Dämmerung", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

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 Datierung, spelled D-A-T-I-E-R-U-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Bestimmung des Alters von etwas
  2. 2
    Angabe/Eintragung eines Datums

Synonyms

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: adtierung,daiterung,dateirung,datiernug,datierrung,datierugn,datierungg,datierunng,datieurng,datireung,dattierung,ddatierung,dtaierung

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

adtierung2daiterung2dateirung2datiernug2datierrung1datierugn2datierungg1datierunng1
Edit distance from "Datierung"

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 "Datierung"?
"Datierung" is spelled D-A-T-I-E-R-U-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is [daˈtiːʁʊŋ].
What does "Datierung" mean?
As a noun, "Datierung" means: Bestimmung des Alters von etwas
What words are commonly confused with "Datierung"?
"Datierung" is commonly confused with "Dosierung", "datieren", "Dämmerung". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Datierung"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Datierung" is [daˈtiːʁʊŋ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Datierung" come from?
"Datierung" 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 “Datierung”

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

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