davongehen

[daˈfɔnˌɡeːən]

/[daˈfɔnˌɡeːən]/ verb

The verdict

“davongehen” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a verb - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - sich zu Fuß von einem bestimmten Ort/vom Sprechenden entfernen

Key facts for davongehen
PropertyValue
Headworddavongehen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[daˈfɔnˌɡeːən]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “davongehen” sits in German frequency

davongehen falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for davongehen is 10 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [daˈfɔnˌɡeːən]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for davongehen, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

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 davongehen, spelled D-A-V-O-N-G-E-H-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    sich zu Fuß von einem bestimmten Ort/vom Sprechenden entfernen
  2. 2
    aufhören zu leben; sterben

Synonyms

Antonyms

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "davongehen"?
"davongehen" is spelled D-A-V-O-N-G-E-H-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [daˈfɔnˌɡeːən].
What does "davongehen" mean?
As a verb, "davongehen" means: sich zu Fuß von einem bestimmten Ort/vom Sprechenden entfernen
How do you pronounce "davongehen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "davongehen" is [daˈfɔnˌɡeːən]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "davongehen" come from?
"davongehen" 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 “davongehen”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is D-A-V-O-N-G-E-H-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [daˈfɔnˌɡeːən] (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