krasser

[ˈkʁasɐ]

/[ˈkʁasɐ]/ adj

The verdict

“krasser” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #15,677 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#15,677
frequency rank, German
7
letters
10
tracked misspellings
18
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs krass

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

krasser vs Krause
57% similar
krasser vs Krater
57% similar
krasser vs Kräuter
43% similar

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

Key facts for krasser
PropertyValue
Headwordkrasser
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈkʁasɐ]
Letters7
Frequency rank#15,677
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs18
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “krasser” 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). krasser 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 krasser is 7 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈkʁasɐ]. Corpus data places it at rank #15,677 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for krasser, with forms such as "karsser", "kkrasser", and "kraser". 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 18 confusable-pair relationships, "Krause", "Krater", "Kräuter", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is krasser, spelled K-R-A-S-S-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs krass
  2. 2
    Genitiv Singular Femininum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs krass
  3. 3
    Dativ Singular Femininum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs krass
  4. 4
    Genitiv Plural alle Genera der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs krass
  5. 5
    Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs krass

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: karsser,kkrasser,kraser,krasesr,krasserr,krassre,kraßer,krrasser,krsaser,rkasser

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

karsser2kkrasser1kraser1krasesr2krasserr1krassre2kraßer2krrasser1
Edit distance from "krasser"

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 "krasser"?
"krasser" is spelled K-R-A-S-S-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkʁasɐ].
What does "krasser" mean?
As an adjective, "krasser" means: Nominativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs krass
What words are commonly confused with "krasser"?
"krasser" is commonly confused with "Krause", "Krater", "Kräuter". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "krasser"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "krasser" is [ˈkʁasɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "krasser" come from?
"krasser" 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 “krasser”

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

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