feindselig

[ˈfaɪ̯ntˌzeːlɪç]

/[ˈfaɪ̯ntˌzeːlɪç]/ adj

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The verdict

“feindselig” has 15 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #41,161. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#41,161
frequency rank, German
3,474
“F” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - jemandem feindlich gesinnt; seine Abneigung oder Hass offen zeigend

Corpus desk

Index DE-feindselig · feindselig · German

feindselig · rank #41,161 · 15 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #41,161
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 15 variants
  • BOOK-MID 3,474
  • PHOTO-FINISH Fensterscheib…

Nearest frequency peer: Fensterscheiben (+1 rank slots)

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rang-Peers am Tippfehler-Magneten „feindselig“

Gleiche Seltenheitsbandbreite: nützlich, wenn ein Tippfehler auf ein Peer-Lemma trifft

corpus weight

What this shows „feindselig“ sitzt unter diesen FrequencyWords-Peers; die Tippfehlertiefe steht separat im Edit-Distance-Chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for feindselig
PropertyValue
Headwordfeindselig
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈfaɪ̯ntˌzeːlɪç]
Letters10
Frequency rank#41,161
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Häufigkeitslage von Tippfehler-Magnet „feindselig“

Diese Skala geht vom Kern des Alltagdeutschen (links) bis zum seltenen Langschwanz (rechts).feindseligliegt hier neben dem Tippfehler-Druck:

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

Die Ticks laufen logarithmisch; jeder ist rund zehnmal seltener. Peers derselben Seltenheitsbandbreite: „Fensterscheiben“ (#41,162), „favorisierte“ (#41,159), „Fernstudium“ (#41,163). Unter 3,474 „F“-Lemmata liegt „feindselig“ bei #41,161. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around feindselig (IPA [ˈfaɪ̯ntˌzeːlɪç]), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #41,161 among 3,474 “F” headwords. Dominant gloss: "jemandem feindlich gesinnt; seine Abneigung oder Hass offen zeigend".

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for feindselig, with forms such as "efindselig", "feidnselig", and "feinddselig". 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. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is feindselig, spelled F-E-I-N-D-S-E-L-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    jemandem feindlich gesinnt; seine Abneigung oder Hass offen zeigend

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how feindselig appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Sein feindseliges Verhalten verärgerte seine Freundin.
  2. Die Kollegen reagierten feindselig auf jedes Angebot sich zu versöhnen.

Antonyms

freundlichwohlgesinnt

This word in other languages

hostile(English)hostile(Français)hostil(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • efindselig
  • feidnselig
  • feinddselig
  • feindeslig
  • feindseilg
  • feindselgi
  • feindseligg
  • feindsellig
  • feindsleig
  • feindsselig
  • feinndselig
  • feinsdelig
  • fenidselig
  • ffeindselig
  • fiendselig

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

efindselig2feidnselig2feinddselig1feindeslig2feindseilg2feindselgi2feindseligg1feindsellig1
Edit distance from "feindselig"

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 "feindselig"?
"feindselig" is spelled F-E-I-N-D-S-E-L-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfaɪ̯ntˌzeːlɪç].
What does "feindselig" mean?
As an adjective, "feindselig" means: jemandem feindlich gesinnt; seine Abneigung oder Hass offen zeigend
What are common misspellings of "feindselig"?
Common misspellings include "efindselig", "feidnselig", "feinddselig", "feindeslig", "feindseilg". The correct spelling is "feindselig".
How do you pronounce "feindselig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "feindselig" is [ˈfaɪ̯ntˌzeːlɪç]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "feindselig" come from?
"feindselig" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Similar German words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "feindselig", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked German headwords with 10 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

Fischmarkt#41,166erlassenen#41,145erkundigte#41,144gemischtes#41,188

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (15 here; floor ≥5).

Flutlicht15 variantsfunktionell15 variantsfusionieren15 variantsGeocaching15 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list