größter

[ˈɡʁøːstɐ]

/[ˈɡʁøːstɐ]/ adj

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The verdict

“größter” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Nominativ Singular Maskulinum Superlativ der starken Flexion des Adjektivs groß

Key facts for größter
PropertyValue
Headwordgrößter
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈɡʁøːstɐ]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “größter” sits in German frequency

größter falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for größter is 7 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈɡʁøːstɐ]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for größter, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, a sign it's visually distinctive enough not to be mixed up with another word.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is größter, spelled G-R-Ö-S-S-T-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nominativ Singular Maskulinum Superlativ der starken Flexion des Adjektivs groß
  2. 2
    Genitiv Singular Femininum Superlativ der starken Flexion des Adjektivs groß
  3. 3
    Dativ Singular Femininum Superlativ der starken Flexion des Adjektivs groß
  4. 4
    Genitiv Plural Superlativ der starken Flexion des Adjektivs groß
  5. 5
    Nominativ Singular Maskulinum Superlativ der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs groß

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "größter"?
"größter" is spelled G-R-Ö-SS-T-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈɡʁøːstɐ].
What does "größter" mean?
As an adjective, "größter" means: Nominativ Singular Maskulinum Superlativ der starken Flexion des Adjektivs groß
How do you pronounce "größter"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "größter" is [ˈɡʁøːstɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "größter" come from?
"größter" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “größter”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is G-R-Ö-S-S-T-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈɡʁøːstɐ] (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
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