Lesezeichen

[ˈleːzəˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]

/[ˈleːzəˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]/ noun

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The verdict

“Lesezeichen” has 16 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #34,783. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#34,783
frequency rank, German
30,953
“L” headwords
16
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - ein flaches Objekt, das in ein Buch gelegt wird, um eine bestimmte Seite schnell zu finden

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Lesezeichen vs Leerzeichen
82% similar

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

Key facts for Lesezeichen
PropertyValue
HeadwordLesezeichen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈleːzəˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]
Letters11
Frequency rank#34,783
Misspellings tracked16
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Lesezeichen” 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). Lesezeichen 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 16 spelling variants around Lesezeichen (IPA [ˈleːzəˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #34,783 among 30,953 “L” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 16 likely wrong-spelling variants for Lesezeichen, with forms such as "elsezeichen", "leeszeichen", and "leseezichen". 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 1 confusable-pair relationship, "Leerzeichen", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, 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 Lesezeichen, spelled L-E-S-E-Z-E-I-C-H-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    ein flaches Objekt, das in ein Buch gelegt wird, um eine bestimmte Seite schnell zu finden
  2. 2
    ein zugänglich platzierter Hyperlink innerhalb eines Programms, insbesondere eines Internetbrowsers, der meist vom Anwender erstellt werden kann und zum schnellen Auffinden bestimmter Inhalte (zum Beispiel von Internetseiten) dient

Synonyms

BuchzeichenBookmark

This word in other languages

bookmark(English)marcapáginas(Español)signet(Français)marcador(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • elsezeichen
  • leeszeichen
  • leseezichen
  • lesezecihen
  • lesezeicchen
  • lesezeicehn
  • lesezeichenn
  • lesezeichhen
  • lesezeichne
  • lesezeihcen
  • leseziechen
  • lesezzeichen
  • lessezeichen
  • leszeeichen
  • llesezeichen
  • lseezeichen

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

elsezeichen2leeszeichen2leseezichen2lesezecihen2lesezeicchen1lesezeicehn2lesezeichenn1lesezeichhen1
Edit distance from "Lesezeichen"

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 "Lesezeichen"?
"Lesezeichen" is spelled L-E-S-E-Z-E-I-C-H-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈleːzəˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩].
What does "Lesezeichen" mean?
As a noun, "Lesezeichen" means: ein flaches Objekt, das in ein Buch gelegt wird, um eine bestimmte Seite schnell zu finden
What words are commonly confused with "Lesezeichen"?
"Lesezeichen" is commonly confused with "Leerzeichen". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Lesezeichen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Lesezeichen" is [ˈleːzəˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Lesezeichen" come from?
"Lesezeichen" 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 “Lesezeichen”

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

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