Kurzarbeit

[ˈkʊʁt͡sˌʔaʁbaɪ̯t]

/[ˈkʊʁt͡sˌʔaʁbaɪ̯t]/ noun

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The verdict

“Kurzarbeit” has 15 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #44,758. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#44,758
frequency rank, German
55,078
“K” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - vorübergehende Phase in einem Beschäftigungsverhältnis, in der bei verringertem Lohn weniger gearbeitet wird

Key facts for Kurzarbeit
PropertyValue
HeadwordKurzarbeit
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈkʊʁt͡sˌʔaʁbaɪ̯t]
Letters10
Frequency rank#44,758
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Kurzarbeit” 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). Kurzarbeit 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 15 spelling variants around Kurzarbeit (IPA [ˈkʊʁt͡sˌʔaʁbaɪ̯t]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #44,758 among 55,078 “K” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for Kurzarbeit, with forms such as "kkurzarbeit", "kruzarbeit", and "kurazrbeit". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Kurzarbeit, spelled K-U-R-Z-A-R-B-E-I-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    vorübergehende Phase in einem Beschäftigungsverhältnis, in der bei verringertem Lohn weniger gearbeitet wird
  2. 2
    kleine, nicht aufwendige Arbeit als Beitrag zu einer Lehrveranstaltung

Antonyms

AkkordarbeitDoktorarbeitExamensarbeitMagisterarbeitSchulaufgabeStaatsexamensarbeit

This word in other languages

furlough(English)chômage partiel(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • kkurzarbeit
  • kruzarbeit
  • kurazrbeit
  • kurrzarbeit
  • kurzabreit
  • kurzarbbeit
  • kurzarbeitt
  • kurzarbeti
  • kurzarbiet
  • kurzarebit
  • kurzarrbeit
  • kurzrabeit
  • kurzzarbeit
  • kuzrarbeit
  • ukrzarbeit

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

kkurzarbeit1kruzarbeit2kurazrbeit2kurrzarbeit1kurzabreit2kurzarbbeit1kurzarbeitt1kurzarbeti2
Edit distance from "Kurzarbeit"

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 "Kurzarbeit"?
"Kurzarbeit" is spelled K-U-R-Z-A-R-B-E-I-T. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkʊʁt͡sˌʔaʁbaɪ̯t].
What does "Kurzarbeit" mean?
As a noun, "Kurzarbeit" means: vorübergehende Phase in einem Beschäftigungsverhältnis, in der bei verringertem Lohn weniger gearbeitet wird
What are common misspellings of "Kurzarbeit"?
Common misspellings include "kkurzarbeit", "kruzarbeit", "kurazrbeit", "kurrzarbeit", "kurzabreit". The correct spelling is "Kurzarbeit".
How do you pronounce "Kurzarbeit"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Kurzarbeit" is [ˈkʊʁt͡sˌʔaʁbaɪ̯t]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Kurzarbeit" come from?
"Kurzarbeit" 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 “Kurzarbeit”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is K-U-R-Z-A-R-B-E-I-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈkʊʁt͡sˌʔaʁbaɪ̯t] (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list