hyperaktiv

[ˌhypɐˈʔaktiːf]

/[ˌhypɐˈʔaktiːf]/ adj

The verdict

“hyperaktiv” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - übermäßig aktiv seiend; einen starken Drang zur Bewegung habend

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Index DE-hyperaktiv · hyperaktiv · German

hyperaktiv · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "H" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for hyperaktiv
PropertyValue
Headwordhyperaktiv
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˌhypɐˈʔaktiːf]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Wo “hyperaktiv” in der deutschen Häufigkeit sitzt

hyperaktivschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

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

Rare enough to double-check

hyperaktiv is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [ˌhypɐˈʔaktiːf]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for hyperaktiv, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, 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 read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is hyperaktiv, spelled H-Y-P-E-R-A-K-T-I-V.

Definition

  1. 1
    übermäßig aktiv seiend; einen starken Drang zur Bewegung habend
  2. 2
    an der Krankheit Hyperaktivität leidend

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how hyperaktiv appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „Ich bin nun wirklich kein hyperaktiver Mensch, doch gönne ich mir nur selten Phasen der Entspannung.“
  2. „Mein Vater ist einfach ein hyperaktiver Mensch, er schläft nachts nur dreieinhalb Stunden, daher kann er ein enormes Arbeitspensum absolvieren.“

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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 "hyperaktiv"?
"hyperaktiv" is spelled H-Y-P-E-R-A-K-T-I-V. The IPA pronunciation is [ˌhypɐˈʔaktiːf].
What does "hyperaktiv" mean?
As an adjective, "hyperaktiv" means: übermäßig aktiv seiend; einen starken Drang zur Bewegung habend
How do you pronounce "hyperaktiv"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "hyperaktiv" is [ˌhypɐˈʔaktiːf]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "hyperaktiv" come from?
"hyperaktiv" 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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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