feinsten

[ˈfaɪ̯nstn̩]

/[ˈfaɪ̯nstn̩]/ adj

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The verdict

“feinsten” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #12,490 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#12,490
frequency rank, German
8
letters
12
tracked misspellings
11
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs fein

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

feinsten vs Festen
63% similar
feinsten vs Fenster
63% similar
feinsten vs Fristen
63% similar

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

Key facts for feinsten
PropertyValue
Headwordfeinsten
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈfaɪ̯nstn̩]
Letters8
Frequency rank#12,490
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs11
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “feinsten” 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). feinsten 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 feinsten is 8 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈfaɪ̯nstn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #12,490 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 12 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for feinsten, with forms such as "efinsten", "feinnsten", and "feinsetn". 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 11 confusable-pair relationships, "Festen", "Fenster", "Fristen", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is feinsten, spelled F-E-I-N-S-T-E-N.

Definition

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

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: efinsten,feinnsten,feinsetn,feinssten,feinstenn,feinstne,feinstten,feintsen,feisnten,fenisten,ffeinsten,fiensten

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

efinsten2feinnsten1feinsetn2feinssten1feinstenn1feinstne2feinstten1feintsen2
Edit distance from "feinsten"

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 "feinsten"?
"feinsten" is spelled F-E-I-N-S-T-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfaɪ̯nstn̩].
What does "feinsten" mean?
As an adjective, "feinsten" means: Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs fein
What words are commonly confused with "feinsten"?
"feinsten" is commonly confused with "Festen", "Fenster", "Fristen". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "feinsten"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "feinsten" is [ˈfaɪ̯nstn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "feinsten" come from?
"feinsten" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “feinsten”

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

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