leichten

[ˈlaɪ̯çtn̩]

/[ˈlaɪ̯çtn̩]/ adj

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The verdict

“leichten” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #4,630 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#4,630
frequency rank, German
8
letters
12
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

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

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

leichten vs leiten
75% similar
leichten vs leihen
75% similar
leichten vs Lichte
63% similar

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

Key facts for leichten
PropertyValue
Headwordleichten
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈlaɪ̯çtn̩]
Letters8
Frequency rank#4,630
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “leichten” 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). leichten 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 leichten is 8 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈlaɪ̯çtn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #4,630 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 leichten, with forms such as "elichten", "lecihten", and "leicchten". 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 20 confusable-pair relationships, "leiten", "leihen", "Lichte", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is leichten, spelled L-E-I-C-H-T-E-N.

Definition

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

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: elichten,lecihten,leicchten,leichetn,leichhten,leichtenn,leichtne,leichtten,leicthen,leihcten,liechten,lleichten

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

elichten2lecihten2leicchten1leichetn2leichhten1leichtenn1leichtne2leichtten1
Edit distance from "leichten"

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

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

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