Kriminalroman

[kʁimiˈnaːlʁoˌmaːn]

/[kʁimiˈnaːlʁoˌmaːn]/ noun

The verdict

“Kriminalroman” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #43,307 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#43,307
frequency rank, German
13
letters
20
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Genre der Literatur, das in der Regel ein Verbrechen und seine Verfolgung und Aufklärung durch die Polizei, einen Detektiv oder eine Privatperson behandelt

Key facts for Kriminalroman
PropertyValue
HeadwordKriminalroman
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[kʁimiˈnaːlʁoˌmaːn]
Letters13
Frequency rank#43,307
Misspellings tracked20
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Kriminalroman” 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). Kriminalroman 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 Kriminalroman is 13 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [kʁimiˈnaːlʁoˌmaːn]. Corpus data places it at rank #43,307 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 20 likely wrong-spelling variants for Kriminalroman, with forms such as "kirminalroman", "kkriminalroman", and "kriimnalroman". 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. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Kriminalroman, spelled K-R-I-M-I-N-A-L-R-O-M-A-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Genre der Literatur, das in der Regel ein Verbrechen und seine Verfolgung und Aufklärung durch die Polizei, einen Detektiv oder eine Privatperson behandelt
  2. 2
    ein konkreter Roman aus der Literaturgattung Kriminalroman

Synonyms

Antonyms

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Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: kirminalroman,kkriminalroman,kriimnalroman,krimianlroman,kriminallroman,kriminalorman,kriminalrmoan,kriminalroamn,kriminalromann,kriminalromman,kriminalromna,kriminalrroman,kriminarloman,kriminlaroman,kriminnalroman,krimminalroman,krimnialroman,krmiinalroman,krriminalroman,rkiminalroman

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

kirminalroman2kkriminalroman1kriimnalroman2krimianlroman2kriminallroman1kriminalorman2kriminalrmoan2kriminalroamn2
Edit distance from "Kriminalroman"

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 "Kriminalroman"?
"Kriminalroman" is spelled K-R-I-M-I-N-A-L-R-O-M-A-N. The IPA pronunciation is [kʁimiˈnaːlʁoˌmaːn].
What does "Kriminalroman" mean?
As a noun, "Kriminalroman" means: Genre der Literatur, das in der Regel ein Verbrechen und seine Verfolgung und Aufklärung durch die Polizei, einen Detektiv oder eine Privatperson behandelt
What are common misspellings of "Kriminalroman"?
Common misspellings include "kirminalroman", "kkriminalroman", "kriimnalroman", "krimianlroman", "kriminallroman". The correct spelling is "Kriminalroman".
How do you pronounce "Kriminalroman"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Kriminalroman" is [kʁimiˈnaːlʁoˌmaːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Kriminalroman" come from?
"Kriminalroman" 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 “Kriminalroman”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is K-R-I-M-I-N-A-L-R-O-M-A-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [kʁimiˈnaːlʁoˌmaːn] (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
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