laufenden

[ˈlaʊ̯fn̩dən]

/[ˈlaʊ̯fn̩dən]/ adj

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The verdict

“laufenden” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #3,669 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#3,669
frequency rank, German
9
letters
13
tracked misspellings
6
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Adjektivs laufend

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

laufenden vs laufender
89% similar
laufenden vs laufendes
89% similar
laufenden vs laufend
78% similar

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

Key facts for laufenden
PropertyValue
Headwordlaufenden
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈlaʊ̯fn̩dən]
Letters9
Frequency rank#3,669
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs6
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “laufenden” 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). laufenden 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 laufenden is 9 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈlaʊ̯fn̩dən]. Corpus data places it at rank #3,669 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 20 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for laufenden, with forms such as "alufenden", "lafuenden", and "lauefnden". 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 6 confusable-pair relationships, "laufender", "laufendes", "laufend", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is laufenden, spelled L-A-U-F-E-N-D-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  2. 2
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  3. 3
    Genitiv Singular Neutrum der starken Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  4. 4
    Dativ Plural der starken Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  5. 5
    Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  6. 6
    Dativ Singular Maskulinum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  7. 7
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  8. 8
    Genitiv Singular Femininum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  9. 9
    Dativ Singular Femininum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  10. 10
    Genitiv Singular Neutrum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  11. 11
    Dativ Singular Neutrum der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  12. 12
    Plural der schwachen Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  13. 13
    Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  14. 14
    Dativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  15. 15
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  16. 16
    Genitiv Singular Femininum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  17. 17
    Dativ Singular Femininum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  18. 18
    Genitiv Singular Neutrum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  19. 19
    Dativ Singular Neutrum der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
  20. 20
    Plural der gemischten Flexion des Adjektivs laufend

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: alufenden,lafuenden,lauefnden,laufednen,laufendden,laufendenn,laufendne,laufenedn,laufennden,lauffenden,laufneden,llaufenden,luafenden

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

alufenden2lafuenden2lauefnden2laufednen2laufendden1laufendenn1laufendne2laufenedn2
Edit distance from "laufenden"

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 "laufenden"?
"laufenden" is spelled L-A-U-F-E-N-D-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlaʊ̯fn̩dən].
What does "laufenden" mean?
As an adjective, "laufenden" means: Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Adjektivs laufend
What words are commonly confused with "laufenden"?
"laufenden" is commonly confused with "laufender", "laufendes", "laufend". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "laufenden"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "laufenden" is [ˈlaʊ̯fn̩dən]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "laufenden" come from?
"laufenden" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “laufenden”

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

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