lokalisieren

[lokaliˈziːʁən]

/[lokaliˈziːʁən]/ verb

The verdict

“lokalisieren” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #34,245 in German word frequency and used as a verb.

#34,245
frequency rank, German
12
letters
17
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - die Lage von etwas genau bestimmen

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

lokalisieren vs lokalisiert
83% similar
lokalisieren vs legalisieren
83% similar

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

Key facts for lokalisieren
PropertyValue
Headwordlokalisieren
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[lokaliˈziːʁən]
Letters12
Frequency rank#34,245
Misspellings tracked17
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “lokalisieren” 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). lokalisieren 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 lokalisieren is 12 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [lokaliˈziːʁən]. Corpus data places it at rank #34,245 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 17 likely wrong-spelling variants for lokalisieren, with forms such as "lkoalisieren", "llokalisieren", and "loaklisieren". 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 2 confusable-pair relationships, "lokalisiert", "legalisieren", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is lokalisieren, spelled L-O-K-A-L-I-S-I-E-R-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    die Lage von etwas genau bestimmen
  2. 2
    auf einen Ort begrenzen, beschränken, eine Ausbreitung verhindern
  3. 3
    ein Produkt oder eine Dienstleistung in eine bestimmte Sprache oder Kultur unter Berücksichtigung der lokalen Verhältnisse übertragen

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: lkoalisieren,llokalisieren,loaklisieren,lokailsieren,lokaliiseren,lokaliseiren,lokalisieern,lokalisierenn,lokalisierne,lokalisierren,lokalisireen,lokalissieren,lokallisieren,lokalsiieren,lokkalisieren,loklaisieren,olkalisieren

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

lkoalisieren2llokalisieren1loaklisieren2lokailsieren2lokaliiseren2lokaliseiren2lokalisieern2lokalisierenn1
Edit distance from "lokalisieren"

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 "lokalisieren"?
"lokalisieren" is spelled L-O-K-A-L-I-S-I-E-R-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [lokaliˈziːʁən].
What does "lokalisieren" mean?
As a verb, "lokalisieren" means: die Lage von etwas genau bestimmen
What words are commonly confused with "lokalisieren"?
"lokalisieren" is commonly confused with "lokalisiert", "legalisieren". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "lokalisieren"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "lokalisieren" is [lokaliˈziːʁən]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "lokalisieren" come from?
"lokalisieren" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “lokalisieren”

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

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