Hindenburg

[ˈhɪndn̩bʊʁk]

/[ˈhɪndn̩bʊʁk]/ name

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The verdict

“Hindenburg” has 16 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #28,245. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#28,245
frequency rank, German
59,066
“H” headwords
16
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - deutschsprachiger Nachname, Familienname

Key facts for Hindenburg
PropertyValue
HeadwordHindenburg
LanguageGerman
Part of speechProper noun
IPA[ˈhɪndn̩bʊʁk]
Letters10
Frequency rank#28,245
Misspellings tracked16
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Hindenburg” 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). Hindenburg 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 Hindenburg (IPA [ˈhɪndn̩bʊʁk]), aproper noun. Corpus frequency is #28,245 among 59,066 “H” headwords. Dominant gloss: "deutschsprachiger Nachname, Familienname".

Our generated misspelling index lists 16 likely wrong-spelling variants for Hindenburg, with forms such as "hhindenburg", "hidnenburg", and "hinddenburg". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

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 Hindenburg, spelled H-I-N-D-E-N-B-U-R-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    deutschsprachiger Nachname, Familienname

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • hhindenburg
  • hidnenburg
  • hinddenburg
  • hindebnurg
  • hindenbburg
  • hindenbrug
  • hindenbugr
  • hindenburgg
  • hindenburrg
  • hindennburg
  • hindenubrg
  • hindneburg
  • hinednburg
  • hinndenburg
  • hnidenburg
  • ihndenburg

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Hindenburg - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

hhindenburg1hidnenburg2hinddenburg1hindebnurg2hindenbburg1hindenbrug2hindenbugr2hindenburgg1
Edit distance from "Hindenburg"

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 "Hindenburg"?
"Hindenburg" is spelled H-I-N-D-E-N-B-U-R-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈhɪndn̩bʊʁk].
What does "Hindenburg" mean?
As a proper noun, "Hindenburg" means: deutschsprachiger Nachname, Familienname
What are common misspellings of "Hindenburg"?
Common misspellings include "hhindenburg", "hidnenburg", "hinddenburg", "hindebnurg", "hindenbburg". The correct spelling is "Hindenburg".
How do you pronounce "Hindenburg"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Hindenburg" is [ˈhɪndn̩bʊʁk]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Hindenburg" come from?
"Hindenburg" 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 “Hindenburg”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is H-I-N-D-E-N-B-U-R-G - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈhɪndn̩bʊʁk] (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

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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