Lebensalter

[ˈleːbn̩sˌʔaltɐ]

/[ˈleːbn̩sˌʔaltɐ]/ noun

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The verdict

“Lebensalter” has 17 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #33,166. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#33,166
frequency rank, German
30,953
“L” headwords
17
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Zeit, die ein Mensch bis zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt gelebt hat

Key facts for Lebensalter
PropertyValue
HeadwordLebensalter
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈleːbn̩sˌʔaltɐ]
Letters11
Frequency rank#33,166
Misspellings tracked17
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Lebensalter” 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). Lebensalter lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

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

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 17 spelling variants around Lebensalter (IPA [ˈleːbn̩sˌʔaltɐ]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #33,166 among 30,953 “L” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Zeit, die ein Mensch bis zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt gelebt hat".

Our generated misspelling index lists 17 likely wrong-spelling variants for Lebensalter, with forms such as "elbensalter", "lbeensalter", and "lebbensalter". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. No close-neighbour confusable shows up for this headword in our dataset, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Lebensalter, spelled L-E-B-E-N-S-A-L-T-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Zeit, die ein Mensch bis zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt gelebt hat

This word in other languages

âge(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • elbensalter
  • lbeensalter
  • lebbensalter
  • lebenaslter
  • lebennsalter
  • lebensaletr
  • lebensallter
  • lebensalterr
  • lebensaltre
  • lebensaltter
  • lebensatler
  • lebenslater
  • lebenssalter
  • lebesnalter
  • lebnesalter
  • leebnsalter
  • llebensalter

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

elbensalter2lbeensalter2lebbensalter1lebenaslter2lebennsalter1lebensaletr2lebensallter1lebensalterr1
Edit distance from "Lebensalter"

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 "Lebensalter"?
"Lebensalter" is spelled L-E-B-E-N-S-A-L-T-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈleːbn̩sˌʔaltɐ].
What does "Lebensalter" mean?
As a noun, "Lebensalter" means: Zeit, die ein Mensch bis zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt gelebt hat
What are common misspellings of "Lebensalter"?
Common misspellings include "elbensalter", "lbeensalter", "lebbensalter", "lebenaslter", "lebennsalter". The correct spelling is "Lebensalter".
How do you pronounce "Lebensalter"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Lebensalter" is [ˈleːbn̩sˌʔaltɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Lebensalter" come from?
"Lebensalter" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “Lebensalter”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is L-E-B-E-N-S-A-L-T-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈleːbn̩sˌʔaltɐ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words

Same frequency band

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