Konsequenz

[kɔnzeˈkvɛnt͡s]

/[kɔnzeˈkvɛnt͡s]/ noun

The verdict

“Konsequenz” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #5,972 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#5,972
frequency rank, German
10
letters
15
tracked misspellings
3
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Auswirkung einer Handlung, Folge

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Konsequenz vs Konsequenzen
83% similar
Konsequenz vs konsequent
80% similar
Konsequenz vs konsequente
73% similar

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

Key facts for Konsequenz
PropertyValue
HeadwordKonsequenz
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[kɔnzeˈkvɛnt͡s]
Letters10
Frequency rank#5,972
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs3
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Konsequenz” 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). Konsequenz 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 Konsequenz is 10 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [kɔnzeˈkvɛnt͡s]. Corpus data places it at rank #5,972 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for Konsequenz, with forms such as "kkonsequenz", "knosequenz", and "konesquenz". 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 3 confusable-pair relationships, "Konsequenzen", "konsequent", "konsequente", where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest to reason about phoneme by phoneme, absent a documented history. The correct German form is Konsequenz, spelled K-O-N-S-E-Q-U-E-N-Z.

Definition

  1. 1
    Auswirkung einer Handlung, Folge
  2. 2
    Beharrlichkeit, Zielstrebigkeit, Ausdauer

Synonyms

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This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: kkonsequenz,knosequenz,konesquenz,konnsequenz,konseqeunz,konseqquenz,konsequennz,konsequenzz,konsequezn,konsequnez,konseuqenz,konsqeuenz,konssequenz,kosnequenz,oknsequenz

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

kkonsequenz1knosequenz2konesquenz2konnsequenz1konseqeunz2konseqquenz1konsequennz1konsequenzz1
Edit distance from "Konsequenz"

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 "Konsequenz"?
"Konsequenz" is spelled K-O-N-S-E-Q-U-E-N-Z. The IPA pronunciation is [kɔnzeˈkvɛnt͡s].
What does "Konsequenz" mean?
As a noun, "Konsequenz" means: Auswirkung einer Handlung, Folge
What words are commonly confused with "Konsequenz"?
"Konsequenz" is commonly confused with "Konsequenzen", "konsequent", "konsequente". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Konsequenz"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Konsequenz" is [kɔnzeˈkvɛnt͡s]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Konsequenz" come from?
"Konsequenz" 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 “Konsequenz”

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

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