einlenken

[ˈaɪ̯nˌlɛŋkn̩]

/[ˈaɪ̯nˌlɛŋkn̩]/ verb

The verdict

“einlenken” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #43,827 in German word frequency and used as a verb.

#43,827
frequency rank, German
9
letters
13
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - ein Fahrzeug oder Ähnliches von einer Richtung in eine andere steuern

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

einlenken vs einlegen
78% similar
einlenken vs einleiten
78% similar

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

Key facts for einlenken
PropertyValue
Headwordeinlenken
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ˈaɪ̯nˌlɛŋkn̩]
Letters9
Frequency rank#43,827
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “einlenken” 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). einlenken 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 einlenken is 9 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈaɪ̯nˌlɛŋkn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #43,827 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 einlenken, with forms such as "eilnenken", "einelnken", and "einleknen". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 2 confusable-pair relationships, "einlegen", "einleiten", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is einlenken, spelled E-I-N-L-E-N-K-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    ein Fahrzeug oder Ähnliches von einer Richtung in eine andere steuern
  2. 2
    einen Kompromiss eingehen, nachgeben

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: eilnenken,einelnken,einleknen,einlenekn,einlenkenn,einlenkken,einlenkne,einlennken,einllenken,einlneken,einnlenken,enilenken,ienlenken

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

eilnenken2einelnken2einleknen2einlenekn2einlenkenn1einlenkken1einlenkne2einlennken1
Edit distance from "einlenken"

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 "einlenken"?
"einlenken" is spelled E-I-N-L-E-N-K-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈaɪ̯nˌlɛŋkn̩].
What does "einlenken" mean?
As a verb, "einlenken" means: ein Fahrzeug oder Ähnliches von einer Richtung in eine andere steuern
What words are commonly confused with "einlenken"?
"einlenken" is commonly confused with "einlegen", "einleiten". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "einlenken"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "einlenken" is [ˈaɪ̯nˌlɛŋkn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "einlenken" come from?
"einlenken" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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 “einlenken”

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

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