Köpenick

[ˈkøːpənɪk]

/[ˈkøːpənɪk]/ name

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The verdict

“Köpenick” has 12 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #23,601. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#23,601
frequency rank, German
55,078
“K” headwords
12
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - ein Ortsteil von Berlin im Bezirk Treptow-Köpenick (Deutschland)

Key facts for Köpenick
PropertyValue
HeadwordKöpenick
LanguageGerman
Part of speechProper noun
IPA[ˈkøːpənɪk]
Letters8
Frequency rank#23,601
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Köpenick” 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). Köpenick lands here:

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

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 12 spelling variants around Köpenick (IPA [ˈkøːpənɪk]), aproper noun. Corpus frequency is #23,601 among 55,078 “K” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for Köpenick, with forms such as "kköpenick", "kpöenick", and "köepnick". 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 is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Köpenick, spelled K-Ö-P-E-N-I-C-K.

Definition

  1. 1
    ein Ortsteil von Berlin im Bezirk Treptow-Köpenick (Deutschland)
  2. 2
    ein Bezirk in Berlin (Deutschland)
  3. 3
    eine Stadt im historischen Landkreis Teltow (Preußen)

This word in other languages

Köpenick(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • kköpenick
  • kpöenick
  • köepnick
  • köpeinck
  • köpencik
  • köpenicck
  • köpenickk
  • köpenikc
  • köpennick
  • köpneick
  • köppenick
  • ökpenick

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Köpenick - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

kköpenick1kpöenick2köepnick2köpeinck2köpencik2köpenicck1köpenickk1köpenikc2
Edit distance from "Köpenick"

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 "Köpenick"?
"Köpenick" is spelled K-Ö-P-E-N-I-C-K. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkøːpənɪk].
What does "Köpenick" mean?
As a proper noun, "Köpenick" means: ein Ortsteil von Berlin im Bezirk Treptow-Köpenick (Deutschland)
What are common misspellings of "Köpenick"?
Common misspellings include "kköpenick", "kpöenick", "köepnick", "köpeinck", "köpencik". The correct spelling is "Köpenick".
How do you pronounce "Köpenick"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Köpenick" is [ˈkøːpənɪk]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Köpenick" come from?
"Köpenick" 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.
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Using “Köpenick”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is K-Ö-P-E-N-I-C-K - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈkøːpənɪk] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words

Same frequency band

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