Komplimente

[ˌkɔmpliˈmɛntə]

/[ˌkɔmpliˈmɛntə]/ noun

The verdict

“Komplimente” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #22,799 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#22,799
frequency rank, German
11
letters
17
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Kompliment

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Komplimente vs Kompliment
91% similar

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

Key facts for Komplimente
PropertyValue
HeadwordKomplimente
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˌkɔmpliˈmɛntə]
Letters11
Frequency rank#22,799
Misspellings tracked17
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Komplimente” 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). Komplimente 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 Komplimente is 11 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˌkɔmpliˈmɛntə]. Corpus data places it at rank #22,799 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 17 likely wrong-spelling variants for Komplimente, with forms such as "kkomplimente", "kmoplimente", and "komlpimente". 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. It also participates in 1 confusable-pair relationship, "Kompliment", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Komplimente, spelled K-O-M-P-L-I-M-E-N-T-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Kompliment
  2. 2
    Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Kompliment
  3. 3
    Genitiv Plural des Substantivs Kompliment
  4. 4
    Akkusativ Plural des Substantivs Kompliment

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: kkomplimente,kmoplimente,komlpimente,kommplimente,kompilmente,kompliemnte,komplimenet,komplimennte,komplimentte,komplimetne,komplimmente,komplimnete,kompllimente,komplmiente,kompplimente,kopmlimente,okmplimente

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

kkomplimente1kmoplimente2komlpimente2kommplimente1kompilmente2kompliemnte2komplimenet2komplimennte1
Edit distance from "Komplimente"

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 "Komplimente"?
"Komplimente" is spelled K-O-M-P-L-I-M-E-N-T-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˌkɔmpliˈmɛntə].
What does "Komplimente" mean?
As a noun, "Komplimente" means: Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Kompliment
What words are commonly confused with "Komplimente"?
"Komplimente" is commonly confused with "Kompliment". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Komplimente"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Komplimente" is [ˌkɔmpliˈmɛntə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Komplimente" come from?
"Komplimente" 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?
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.

Using “Komplimente”

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

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