langsames

[ˈlaŋzaːməs]

/[ˈlaŋzaːməs]/ adj

The verdict

“langsames” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #38,250 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#38,250
frequency rank, German
9
letters
14
tracked misspellings
4
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Nominativ Singular Neutrum 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).

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

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

Key facts for langsames
PropertyValue
Headwordlangsames
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈlaŋzaːməs]
Letters9
Frequency rank#38,250
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs4
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “langsames” 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). langsames 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 langsames is 9 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈlaŋzaːməs]. Corpus data places it at rank #38,250 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 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 langsames, with forms such as "alngsames", "lagnsames", and "langasmes". 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 4 confusable-pair relationships, "langsam", "langsame", "langsamer", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

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 langsames, spelled L-A-N-G-S-A-M-E-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nominativ Singular Neutrum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs langsam
  2. 2
    Akkusativ Singular Neutrum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs langsam
  3. 3
    Nominativ Singular Neutrum der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs langsam
  4. 4
    Akkusativ Singular Neutrum der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs langsam

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: alngsames,lagnsames,langasmes,langgsames,langsaems,langsamess,langsammes,langsamse,langsmaes,langssames,lanngsames,lansgames,llangsames,lnagsames

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

alngsames2lagnsames2langasmes2langgsames1langsaems2langsamess1langsammes1langsamse2
Edit distance from "langsames"

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

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-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈlaŋzaːməs] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “langsam” - see the side-by-side comparison. langsames vs langsam
  • 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