Kalkstein

[ˈkalkˌʃtaɪ̯n]

/[ˈkalkˌʃtaɪ̯n]/ noun

By · According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA) ·

The verdict

“Kalkstein” has 14 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #27,801. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#27,801
frequency rank, German
4,158
“K” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - äußerst variables, überwiegend aus Calciumcarbonat bestehendes Sedimentgestein mit großer Bedeutung für die Bauindustrie

Corpus desk

Index DE-kalkstein · Kalkstein · German

Kalkstein · rank #27,801 · 14 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #27,801
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 14 variants
  • BOOK-MID 4,158
  • PHOTO-FINISH Kaiserzeit

Nearest frequency peer: Kaiserzeit (-1 rank slots)

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.

Rang-Peers am Tippfehler-Magneten „Kalkstein“

Gleiche Seltenheitsbandbreite: nützlich, wenn ein Tippfehler auf ein Peer-Lemma trifft

corpus weight

What this shows „Kalkstein“ sitzt unter diesen FrequencyWords-Peers; die Tippfehlertiefe steht separat im Edit-Distance-Chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for Kalkstein
PropertyValue
HeadwordKalkstein
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈkalkˌʃtaɪ̯n]
Letters9
Frequency rank#27,801
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Häufigkeitslage von Tippfehler-Magnet „Kalkstein“

Diese Skala geht vom Kern des Alltagdeutschen (links) bis zum seltenen Langschwanz (rechts).Kalksteinliegt hier neben dem Tippfehler-Druck:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Die Skala ist logarithmisch (jeder Tick ≈ 10× seltener). Peers derselben Seltenheitsbandbreite: „Kaiserzeit“ (#27,800), „Katholik“ (#27,803), „Jüdin“ (#27,798). Unter 4,158 „K“-Lemmata liegt „Kalkstein“ bei #27,801. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 14 spelling variants around Kalkstein (IPA [ˈkalkˌʃtaɪ̯n]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #27,801 among 4,158 “K” headwords. Dominant gloss: "äußerst variables, überwiegend aus Calciumcarbonat bestehendes Sedimentgestein mit großer Bedeutung für die Bauindustrie".

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for Kalkstein, with forms such as "aklkstein", "kaklstein", and "kalkkstein". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Kalkstein, spelled K-A-L-K-S-T-E-I-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    äußerst variables, überwiegend aus Calciumcarbonat bestehendes Sedimentgestein mit großer Bedeutung für die Bauindustrie

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. „Die Griechen brachen in der Antike vor allem Marmore und selten Sand- oder Kalkstein ab.“
  2. „Auf diesem Platz wurden 1874 bei Straßenbauarbeiten zufällig langobardische Grabstätten gefunden, unter anderem ein Sarkophag aus Kalkstein in Form eines Hauses.“

Synonyms

Kalkgestein

This word in other languages

limestone(English)caliza(Español)calcaire(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • aklkstein
  • kaklstein
  • kalkkstein
  • kalksetin
  • kalksstein
  • kalksteinn
  • kalksteni
  • kalkstien
  • kalksttein
  • kalktsein
  • kallkstein
  • kalsktein
  • kkalkstein
  • klakstein

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

aklkstein2kaklstein2kalkkstein1kalksetin2kalksstein1kalksteinn1kalksteni2kalkstien2
Edit distance from "Kalkstein"

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 "Kalkstein"?
"Kalkstein" is spelled K-A-L-K-S-T-E-I-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkalkˌʃtaɪ̯n].
What does "Kalkstein" mean?
As a noun, "Kalkstein" means: äußerst variables, überwiegend aus Calciumcarbonat bestehendes Sedimentgestein mit großer Bedeutung für die Bauindustrie
What are common misspellings of "Kalkstein"?
Common misspellings include "aklkstein", "kaklstein", "kalkkstein", "kalksetin", "kalksstein". The correct spelling is "Kalkstein".
How do you pronounce "Kalkstein"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Kalkstein" is [ˈkalkˌʃtaɪ̯n]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Kalkstein" come from?
"Kalkstein" 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.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Similar German words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "Kalkstein", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked German headwords with 9 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

kirchlich#27,806imperator#27,779illegales#27,777libyschen#27,826

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (14 here; floor ≥5).

Kaiserzeit14 variantsklatscht14 variantsHeinsberg14 variantsGotischen14 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list