ekelhaften

[ˈeːkl̩haftn̩]

/[ˈeːkl̩haftn̩]/ adj

By · According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA) ·

The verdict

“ekelhaften” has 15 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #45,244. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#45,244
frequency rank, German
57,060
“E” headwords
15
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

ekelhaften vs ekelhaft
80% similar
ekelhaften vs ekelhafte
90% similar

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

Key facts for ekelhaften
PropertyValue
Headwordekelhaften
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈeːkl̩haftn̩]
Letters10
Frequency rank#45,244
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “ekelhaften” 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). ekelhaften lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around ekelhaften (IPA [ˈeːkl̩haftn̩]), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #45,244 among 57,060 “E” headwords. Wiktionary lists 12 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for ekelhaften, with forms such as "eeklhaften", "ekehlaften", and "ekelahften". 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 2 confusable-pair relationships, "ekelhaft", "ekelhafte", where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is ekelhaften, spelled E-K-E-L-H-A-F-T-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft
  2. 2
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft
  3. 3
    Genitiv Singular Neutrum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft
  4. 4
    Dativ Plural alle Genera der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft
  5. 5
    Genitiv Singular alle Genera der schwachen Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft
  6. 6
    Dativ Singular alle Genera der schwachen Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft
  7. 7
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der schwachen Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft
  8. 8
    Alle Kasus Plural alle Genera der schwachen Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft
  9. 9
    Genitiv Singular alle Genera der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft
  10. 10
    Dativ Singular alle Genera der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft
  11. 11
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft
  12. 12
    Alle Kasus Plural alle Genera der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • eeklhaften
  • ekehlaften
  • ekelahften
  • ekelhafetn
  • ekelhafften
  • ekelhaftenn
  • ekelhaftne
  • ekelhaftten
  • ekelhatfen
  • ekelhfaten
  • ekelhhaften
  • ekellhaften
  • ekkelhaften
  • eklehaften
  • keelhaften

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

eeklhaften2ekehlaften2ekelahften2ekelhafetn2ekelhafften1ekelhaftenn1ekelhaftne2ekelhaftten1
Edit distance from "ekelhaften"

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 "ekelhaften"?
"ekelhaften" is spelled E-K-E-L-H-A-F-T-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈeːkl̩haftn̩].
What does "ekelhaften" mean?
As an adjective, "ekelhaften" means: Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs ekelhaft
What words are commonly confused with "ekelhaften"?
"ekelhaften" is commonly confused with "ekelhaft", "ekelhafte". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "ekelhaften"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "ekelhaften" is [ˈeːkl̩haftn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "ekelhaften" come from?
"ekelhaften" 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 “ekelhaften”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is E-K-E-L-H-A-F-T-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈeːkl̩haftn̩] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “ekelhaft” - see the side-by-side comparison. ekelhaften vs ekelhaft
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words

Same frequency band

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