lebenden

[ˈleːbn̩dən]

/[ˈleːbn̩dən]/ adj

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The verdict

“lebenden” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #4,533 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#4,533
frequency rank, German
8
letters
12
tracked misspellings
15
confusable pairs

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

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

lebenden vs Legende
63% similar
lebenden vs lebendig
75% similar
lebenden vs Legenden
75% similar

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

Key facts for lebenden
PropertyValue
Headwordlebenden
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈleːbn̩dən]
Letters8
Frequency rank#4,533
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs15
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “lebenden” 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). lebenden 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 lebenden is 8 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈleːbn̩dən]. Corpus data places it at rank #4,533 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 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for lebenden, with forms such as "elbenden", "lbeenden", and "lebbenden". 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 15 confusable-pair relationships, "Legende", "lebendig", "Legenden", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct German form is lebenden, spelled L-E-B-E-N-D-E-N.

Definition

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

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: elbenden,lbeenden,lebbenden,lebednen,lebendden,lebendenn,lebendne,lebenedn,lebennden,lebneden,leebnden,llebenden

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

elbenden2lbeenden2lebbenden1lebednen2lebendden1lebendenn1lebendne2lebenedn2
Edit distance from "lebenden"

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

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

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