Hosentasche

[ˈhoːzn̩ˌtaʃə]

/[ˈhoːzn̩ˌtaʃə]/ noun

The verdict

“Hosentasche” has 17 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #20,300. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#20,300
frequency rank, German
59,066
“H” headwords
17
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Tasche, die an oder in einer Hose angebracht ist

Key facts for Hosentasche
PropertyValue
HeadwordHosentasche
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈhoːzn̩ˌtaʃə]
Letters11
Frequency rank#20,300
Misspellings tracked17
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Hosentasche” 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). Hosentasche 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 17 spelling variants around Hosentasche (IPA [ˈhoːzn̩ˌtaʃə]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #20,300 among 59,066 “H” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Tasche, die an oder in einer Hose angebracht ist".

Our generated misspelling index lists 17 likely wrong-spelling variants for Hosentasche, with forms such as "hhosentasche", "hoesntasche", and "hosenatsche". 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 dataset records no confusable match here, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Our source data has no etymology on file 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 Hosentasche, spelled H-O-S-E-N-T-A-S-C-H-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Tasche, die an oder in einer Hose angebracht ist

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: hhosentasche,hoesntasche,hosenatsche,hosenntasche,hosentacshe,hosentascche,hosentasceh,hosentaschhe,hosentashce,hosentassche,hosentsache,hosenttasche,hosetnasche,hosnetasche,hossentasche,hsoentasche,ohsentasche

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

hhosentasche1hoesntasche2hosenatsche2hosenntasche1hosentacshe2hosentascche1hosentasceh2hosentaschhe1
Edit distance from "Hosentasche"

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 "Hosentasche"?
"Hosentasche" is spelled H-O-S-E-N-T-A-S-C-H-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈhoːzn̩ˌtaʃə].
What does "Hosentasche" mean?
As a noun, "Hosentasche" means: Tasche, die an oder in einer Hose angebracht ist
What are common misspellings of "Hosentasche"?
Common misspellings include "hhosentasche", "hoesntasche", "hosenatsche", "hosenntasche", "hosentacshe". The correct spelling is "Hosentasche".
How do you pronounce "Hosentasche"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Hosentasche" is [ˈhoːzn̩ˌtaʃə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Hosentasche" come from?
"Hosentasche" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Hosentasche”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is H-O-S-E-N-T-A-S-C-H-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈhoːzn̩ˌtaʃə] (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