langweilig

[ˈlaŋvaɪ̯lɪç]

/[ˈlaŋvaɪ̯lɪç]/ adj

The verdict

“langweilig” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #3,133 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#3,133
frequency rank, German
10
letters
15
tracked misspellings
7
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - eintönig, uninteressant

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

langweilig vs langweilt
80% similar
langweilig vs langweilige
91% similar
langweilig vs langweiligen
83% similar

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

Key facts for langweilig
PropertyValue
Headwordlangweilig
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈlaŋvaɪ̯lɪç]
Letters10
Frequency rank#3,133
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs7
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “langweilig” 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). langweilig 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 langweilig is 10 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈlaŋvaɪ̯lɪç]. Corpus data places it at rank #3,133 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for langweilig, with forms such as "alngweilig", "lagnweilig", and "langewilig". 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 7 confusable-pair relationships, "langweilt", "langweilige", "langweiligen", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is langweilig, spelled L-A-N-G-W-E-I-L-I-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    eintönig, uninteressant
  2. 2
    sich über eine lange Zeitspanne erstreckend

Synonyms

Antonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: alngweilig,lagnweilig,langewilig,langgweilig,langweiilg,langweilgi,langweiligg,langweillig,langweliig,langwielig,langwweilig,lanngweilig,lanwgeilig,llangweilig,lnagweilig

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

alngweilig2lagnweilig2langewilig2langgweilig1langweiilg2langweilgi2langweiligg1langweillig1
Edit distance from "langweilig"

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 "langweilig"?
"langweilig" is spelled L-A-N-G-W-E-I-L-I-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlaŋvaɪ̯lɪç].
What does "langweilig" mean?
As an adjective, "langweilig" means: eintönig, uninteressant
What words are commonly confused with "langweilig"?
"langweilig" is commonly confused with "langweilt", "langweilige", "langweiligen". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "langweilig"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "langweilig" is [ˈlaŋvaɪ̯lɪç]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "langweilig" come from?
"langweilig" 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 “langweilig”

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

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