herzlichen

[ˈhɛʁt͡slɪçn̩]

/[ˈhɛʁt͡slɪçn̩]/ adj

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The verdict

“herzlichen” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #4,355 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#4,355
frequency rank, German
10
letters
16
tracked misspellings
12
confusable pairs

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

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

herzlichen vs herzliches
90% similar
herzlichen vs herzlichst
80% similar
herzlichen vs herzlicher
90% similar

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

Key facts for herzlichen
PropertyValue
Headwordherzlichen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈhɛʁt͡slɪçn̩]
Letters10
Frequency rank#4,355
Misspellings tracked16
Confusable pairs12
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “herzlichen” 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). herzlichen 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 herzlichen is 10 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈhɛʁt͡slɪçn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #4,355 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 20 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 16 likely wrong-spelling variants for herzlichen, with forms such as "ehrzlichen", "herlzichen", and "herrzlichen". 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. It also participates in 12 confusable-pair relationships, "herzliches", "herzlichst", "herzlicher", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is herzlichen, spelled H-E-R-Z-L-I-C-H-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  2. 2
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  3. 3
    Genitiv Singular Neutrum der starken Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  4. 4
    Dativ Plural der starken Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  5. 5
    Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  6. 6
    Dativ Singular Maskulinum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  7. 7
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  8. 8
    Genitiv Singular Femininum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  9. 9
    Dativ Singular Femininum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  10. 10
    Genitiv Singular Neutrum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  11. 11
    Dativ Singular Neutrum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  12. 12
    Plural der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  13. 13
    Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  14. 14
    Dativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  15. 15
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  16. 16
    Genitiv Singular Femininum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  17. 17
    Dativ Singular Femininum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  18. 18
    Genitiv Singular Neutrum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  19. 19
    Dativ Singular Neutrum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
  20. 20
    Plural der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ehrzlichen,herlzichen,herrzlichen,herzilchen,herzlcihen,herzlicchen,herzlicehn,herzlichenn,herzlichhen,herzlichne,herzlihcen,herzllichen,herzzlichen,hezrlichen,hherzlichen,hrezlichen

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ehrzlichen2herlzichen2herrzlichen1herzilchen2herzlcihen2herzlicchen1herzlicehn2herzlichenn1
Edit distance from "herzlichen"

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 "herzlichen"?
"herzlichen" is spelled H-E-R-Z-L-I-C-H-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈhɛʁt͡slɪçn̩].
What does "herzlichen" mean?
As an adjective, "herzlichen" means: Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Adjektivs herzlich
What words are commonly confused with "herzlichen"?
"herzlichen" is commonly confused with "herzliches", "herzlichst", "herzlicher". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "herzlichen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "herzlichen" is [ˈhɛʁt͡slɪçn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "herzlichen" come from?
"herzlichen" 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 “herzlichen”

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

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