erregen

[ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːɡn̩]

/[ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːɡn̩]/ verb

The verdict

“erregen” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #17,875 in German word frequency and used as a verb.

#17,875
frequency rank, German
7
letters
8
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - jemanden oder sich in Unruhe oder Ärger versetzen; jemanden aktivieren; jemanden (sexuell) stimulieren

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

erregen vs erregt
71% similar
erregen vs erzogen
71% similar
erregen vs Erreger
71% similar

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

Key facts for erregen
PropertyValue
Headworderregen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːɡn̩]
Letters7
Frequency rank#17,875
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “erregen” 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). erregen 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 erregen is 7 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːɡn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #17,875 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 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for erregen, with forms such as "eregen", "erergen", and "erreegn". 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 20 confusable-pair relationships, "erregt", "erzogen", "Erreger", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is erregen, spelled E-R-R-E-G-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    jemanden oder sich in Unruhe oder Ärger versetzen; jemanden aktivieren; jemanden (sexuell) stimulieren
  2. 2
    etwas hervorrufen, einen bestimmten (auffälligen) Zustand erzeugen

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: eregen,erergen,erreegn,erregenn,erreggen,erregne,errgeen,reregen

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

eregen1erergen2erreegn2erregenn1erreggen1erregne2errgeen2reregen2
Edit distance from "erregen"

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 "erregen"?
"erregen" is spelled E-R-R-E-G-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːɡn̩].
What does "erregen" mean?
As a verb, "erregen" means: jemanden oder sich in Unruhe oder Ärger versetzen; jemanden aktivieren; jemanden (sexuell) stimulieren
What words are commonly confused with "erregen"?
"erregen" is commonly confused with "erregt", "erzogen", "Erreger". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "erregen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "erregen" is [ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːɡn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "erregen" come from?
"erregen" 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 “erregen”

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

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