klugen

[ˈkluːɡn̩]

/[ˈkluːɡn̩]/ adj

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The verdict

“klugen” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #17,633 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#17,633
frequency rank, German
6
letters
9
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

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

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

klugen vs Kugel
50% similar
klugen vs Küken
33% similar
klugen vs Kühen
33% similar

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

Key facts for klugen
PropertyValue
Headwordklugen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈkluːɡn̩]
Letters6
Frequency rank#17,633
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “klugen” 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). klugen 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 klugen is 6 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈkluːɡn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #17,633 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 20 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for klugen, with forms such as "kklugen", "klguen", and "kllugen". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "Kugel", "Küken", "Kühen", 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 read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is klugen, spelled K-L-U-G-E-N.

Definition

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

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: kklugen,klguen,kllugen,kluegn,klugenn,kluggen,klugne,kulgen,lkugen

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

kklugen1klguen2kllugen1kluegn2klugenn1kluggen1klugne2kulgen2
Edit distance from "klugen"

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 "klugen"?
"klugen" is spelled K-L-U-G-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkluːɡn̩].
What does "klugen" mean?
As an adjective, "klugen" means: Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Adjektivs klug
What words are commonly confused with "klugen"?
"klugen" is commonly confused with "Kugel", "Küken", "Kühen". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "klugen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "klugen" is [ˈkluːɡn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "klugen" come from?
"klugen" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “klugen”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is K-L-U-G-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈkluːɡn̩] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “Kugel” - see the side-by-side comparison. klugen vs Kugel
  • 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