liebsten

[ˈliːpstn̩]

/[ˈliːpstn̩]/ adj

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The verdict

“liebsten” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #2,841 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#2,841
frequency rank, German
8
letters
12
tracked misspellings
10
confusable pairs

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

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

liebsten vs listen
75% similar
liebsten vs liebte
75% similar
liebsten vs liebten
88% similar

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

Key facts for liebsten
PropertyValue
Headwordliebsten
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈliːpstn̩]
Letters8
Frequency rank#2,841
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs10
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “liebsten” 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). liebsten 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 liebsten is 8 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈliːpstn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #2,841 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 12 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 liebsten, with forms such as "ilebsten", "leibsten", and "libesten". 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 10 confusable-pair relationships, "listen", "liebte", "liebten", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

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 liebsten, spelled L-I-E-B-S-T-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb
  2. 2
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb
  3. 3
    Genitiv Singular Neutrum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb
  4. 4
    Dativ Plural alle Genera der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb
  5. 5
    Genitiv Singular alle Genera der schwachen Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb
  6. 6
    Dativ Singular alle Genera der schwachen Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb
  7. 7
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der schwachen Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb
  8. 8
    Alle Kasus Plural alle Genera der schwachen Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb
  9. 9
    Genitiv Singular alle Genera der gemischten Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb
  10. 10
    Dativ Singular alle Genera der gemischten Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb
  11. 11
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb
  12. 12
    Alle Kasus Plural alle Genera der gemischten Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ilebsten,leibsten,libesten,liebbsten,liebsetn,liebssten,liebstenn,liebstne,liebstten,liebtsen,liesbten,lliebsten

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ilebsten2leibsten2libesten2liebbsten1liebsetn2liebssten1liebstenn1liebstne2
Edit distance from "liebsten"

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 "liebsten"?
"liebsten" is spelled L-I-E-B-S-T-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈliːpstn̩].
What does "liebsten" mean?
As an adjective, "liebsten" means: Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs lieb
What words are commonly confused with "liebsten"?
"liebsten" is commonly confused with "listen", "liebte", "liebten". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "liebsten"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "liebsten" is [ˈliːpstn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "liebsten" come from?
"liebsten" 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 “liebsten”

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

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