Gedenkfeier

[ɡəˈdɛŋkˌfaɪ̯ɐ]

/[ɡəˈdɛŋkˌfaɪ̯ɐ]/ noun

The verdict

“Gedenkfeier” has 16 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #33,065. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#33,065
frequency rank, German
54,401
“G” headwords
16
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Feier, die zum Gedenken an eine verstorbene Persönlichkeit oder ein historisches Ereignis begangen wird

Key facts for Gedenkfeier
PropertyValue
HeadwordGedenkfeier
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ɡəˈdɛŋkˌfaɪ̯ɐ]
Letters11
Frequency rank#33,065
Misspellings tracked16
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Gedenkfeier” 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). Gedenkfeier 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 16 spelling variants around Gedenkfeier (IPA [ɡəˈdɛŋkˌfaɪ̯ɐ]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #33,065 among 54,401 “G” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Feier, die zum Gedenken an eine verstorbene Persönlichkeit oder ein historisches Ereignis begangen wird".

Our generated misspelling index lists 16 likely wrong-spelling variants for Gedenkfeier, with forms such as "egdenkfeier", "gdeenkfeier", and "geddenkfeier". 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. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, a sign it's visually distinctive enough not to be mixed up with another word.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Gedenkfeier, spelled G-E-D-E-N-K-F-E-I-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Feier, die zum Gedenken an eine verstorbene Persönlichkeit oder ein historisches Ereignis begangen wird

Synonyms

Gedächtnisfeier

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: egdenkfeier,gdeenkfeier,geddenkfeier,gedeknfeier,gedenfkeier,gedenkefier,gedenkfeeir,gedenkfeierr,gedenkfeire,gedenkffeier,gedenkfieer,gedenkkfeier,gedennkfeier,gednekfeier,geednkfeier,ggedenkfeier

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

egdenkfeier2gdeenkfeier2geddenkfeier1gedeknfeier2gedenfkeier2gedenkefier2gedenkfeeir2gedenkfeierr1
Edit distance from "Gedenkfeier"

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 "Gedenkfeier"?
"Gedenkfeier" is spelled G-E-D-E-N-K-F-E-I-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ɡəˈdɛŋkˌfaɪ̯ɐ].
What does "Gedenkfeier" mean?
As a noun, "Gedenkfeier" means: Feier, die zum Gedenken an eine verstorbene Persönlichkeit oder ein historisches Ereignis begangen wird
What are common misspellings of "Gedenkfeier"?
Common misspellings include "egdenkfeier", "gdeenkfeier", "geddenkfeier", "gedeknfeier", "gedenfkeier". The correct spelling is "Gedenkfeier".
How do you pronounce "Gedenkfeier"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Gedenkfeier" is [ɡəˈdɛŋkˌfaɪ̯ɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Gedenkfeier" come from?
"Gedenkfeier" 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.
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 “Gedenkfeier”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is G-E-D-E-N-K-F-E-I-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ɡəˈdɛŋkˌfaɪ̯ɐ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • 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