langsamer

[ˈlaŋzaːmɐ]

/[ˈlaŋzaːmɐ]/ adj

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The verdict

“langsamer” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #6,080 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#6,080
frequency rank, German
9
letters
14
tracked misspellings
4
confusable pairs

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

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

langsamer vs langsames
89% similar
langsamer vs langsam
78% similar
langsamer vs langsame
89% similar

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

Key facts for langsamer
PropertyValue
Headwordlangsamer
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈlaŋzaːmɐ]
Letters9
Frequency rank#6,080
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs4
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “langsamer” 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). langsamer lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for langsamer is 9 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈlaŋzaːmɐ]. Corpus data places it at rank #6,080 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for langsamer, with forms such as "alngsamer", "lagnsamer", and "langasmer". 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 also participates in 4 confusable-pair relationships, "langsames", "langsam", "langsame", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest to reason about phoneme by phoneme, absent a documented history. The correct German form is langsamer, spelled L-A-N-G-S-A-M-E-R.

Definition

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

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: alngsamer,lagnsamer,langasmer,langgsamer,langsaemr,langsamerr,langsammer,langsamre,langsmaer,langssamer,lanngsamer,lansgamer,llangsamer,lnagsamer

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

alngsamer2lagnsamer2langasmer2langgsamer1langsaemr2langsamerr1langsammer1langsamre2
Edit distance from "langsamer"

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

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

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