freimachen

[ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌmaxn̩]

/[ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌmaxn̩]/ verb

The verdict

“freimachen” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #46,654 in German word frequency and used as a verb.

#46,654
frequency rank, German
10
letters
15
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - eine Postsendung durch aufkleben von Briefmarken bezahlen

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

freimachen vs Freiflächen
64% similar

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

Key facts for freimachen
PropertyValue
Headwordfreimachen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌmaxn̩]
Letters10
Frequency rank#46,654
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “freimachen” 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). freimachen 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 freimachen is 10 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌmaxn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #46,654 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for freimachen, with forms such as "ferimachen", "ffreimachen", and "freiamchen". 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 1 confusable-pair relationship, "Freiflächen", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is freimachen, spelled F-R-E-I-M-A-C-H-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    eine Postsendung durch aufkleben von Briefmarken bezahlen
  2. 2
    die Kleidung ablegen, sich ausziehen
  3. 3
    Urlaub nehmen

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ferimachen,ffreimachen,freiamchen,freimacchen,freimacehn,freimachenn,freimachhen,freimachne,freimahcen,freimcahen,freimmachen,fremiachen,friemachen,frreimachen,rfeimachen

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ferimachen2ffreimachen1freiamchen2freimacchen1freimacehn2freimachenn1freimachhen1freimachne2
Edit distance from "freimachen"

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 "freimachen"?
"freimachen" is spelled F-R-E-I-M-A-C-H-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌmaxn̩].
What does "freimachen" mean?
As a verb, "freimachen" means: eine Postsendung durch aufkleben von Briefmarken bezahlen
What words are commonly confused with "freimachen"?
"freimachen" is commonly confused with "Freiflächen". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "freimachen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "freimachen" is [ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌmaxn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "freimachen" come from?
"freimachen" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “freimachen”

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

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