Machtübernahme

[ˈmaxtʔyːbɐˌnaːmə]

/[ˈmaxtʔyːbɐˌnaːmə]/ noun

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The verdict

“Machtübernahme” has 22 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #28,305. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#28,305
frequency rank, German
44,424
“M” headwords
22
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Übernahme einer Position, die es ermöglicht, in einem bestimmten Bereich Macht auszuüben

Key facts for Machtübernahme
PropertyValue
HeadwordMachtübernahme
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈmaxtʔyːbɐˌnaːmə]
Letters14
Frequency rank#28,305
Misspellings tracked22
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Machtübernahme” 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). Machtübernahme lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 22 spelling variants around Machtübernahme (IPA [ˈmaxtʔyːbɐˌnaːmə]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #28,305 among 44,424 “M” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Übernahme einer Position, die es ermöglicht, in einem bestimmten Bereich Macht auszuüben".

Our generated misspelling index lists 22 likely wrong-spelling variants for Machtübernahme, with forms such as "amchtübernahme", "macchtübernahme", and "machhtübernahme". 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. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Machtübernahme, spelled M-A-C-H-T-Ü-B-E-R-N-A-H-M-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Übernahme einer Position, die es ermöglicht, in einem bestimmten Bereich Macht auszuüben

Antonyms

Machtübergabe

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • amchtübernahme
  • macchtübernahme
  • machhtübernahme
  • machtbüernahme
  • machttübernahme
  • machtübbernahme
  • machtübenrahme
  • machtüberanhme
  • machtübernahem
  • machtübernahhme
  • machtübernahmme
  • machtübernamhe
  • machtübernhame
  • machtübernnahme
  • machtüberrnahme
  • machtübrenahme
  • machtüebrnahme
  • machütbernahme
  • macthübernahme
  • mahctübernahme
  • mcahtübernahme
  • mmachtübernahme

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

amchtübernahme2macchtübernahme1machhtübernahme1machtbüernahme2machttübernahme1machtübbernahme1machtübenrahme2machtüberanhme2
Edit distance from "Machtübernahme"

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 "Machtübernahme"?
"Machtübernahme" is spelled M-A-C-H-T-Ü-B-E-R-N-A-H-M-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈmaxtʔyːbɐˌnaːmə].
What does "Machtübernahme" mean?
As a noun, "Machtübernahme" means: Übernahme einer Position, die es ermöglicht, in einem bestimmten Bereich Macht auszuüben
What are common misspellings of "Machtübernahme"?
Common misspellings include "amchtübernahme", "macchtübernahme", "machhtübernahme", "machtbüernahme", "machttübernahme". The correct spelling is "Machtübernahme".
How do you pronounce "Machtübernahme"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Machtübernahme" is [ˈmaxtʔyːbɐˌnaːmə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Machtübernahme" come from?
"Machtübernahme" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Machtübernahme”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is M-A-C-H-T-Ü-B-E-R-N-A-H-M-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈmaxtʔyːbɐˌnaːmə] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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