Männlichkeit

[ˈmɛnlɪçkaɪ̯t]

/[ˈmɛnlɪçkaɪ̯t]/ noun

The verdict

“Männlichkeit” has 17 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #20,010. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#20,010
frequency rank, German
44,424
“M” headwords
17
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Fähigkeit zur Zeugung von Nachwuchs

Key facts for Männlichkeit
PropertyValue
HeadwordMännlichkeit
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈmɛnlɪçkaɪ̯t]
Letters12
Frequency rank#20,010
Misspellings tracked17
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Männlichkeit” 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). Männlichkeit 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 17 spelling variants around Männlichkeit (IPA [ˈmɛnlɪçkaɪ̯t]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #20,010 among 44,424 “M” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 17 likely wrong-spelling variants for Männlichkeit, with forms such as "mmännlichkeit", "mnänlichkeit", and "mänlichkeit". 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 is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Männlichkeit, spelled M-Ä-N-N-L-I-C-H-K-E-I-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    Fähigkeit zur Zeugung von Nachwuchs
  2. 2
    auf traditionellen Geschlechterrollen basierendes Wertebild, das Eigenschaften wie Stärke, Standhaftigkeit, Loyalität und Verlässlichkeit umfasst
  3. 3
    Sammelbezeichnung für die Geschlechtsorgane des Mannes

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Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: mmännlichkeit,mnänlichkeit,mänlichkeit,mänlnichkeit,männilchkeit,männlcihkeit,männlicchkeit,männlichekit,männlichhkeit,männlichkeitt,männlichketi,männlichkiet,männlichkkeit,männlickheit,männlihckeit,männllichkeit,ämnnlichkeit

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

mmännlichkeit1mnänlichkeit2mänlichkeit1mänlnichkeit2männilchkeit2männlcihkeit2männlicchkeit1männlichekit2
Edit distance from "Männlichkeit"

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 "Männlichkeit"?
"Männlichkeit" is spelled M-Ä-N-N-L-I-C-H-K-E-I-T. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈmɛnlɪçkaɪ̯t].
What does "Männlichkeit" mean?
As a noun, "Männlichkeit" means: Fähigkeit zur Zeugung von Nachwuchs
What are common misspellings of "Männlichkeit"?
Common misspellings include "mmännlichkeit", "mnänlichkeit", "mänlichkeit", "mänlnichkeit", "männilchkeit". The correct spelling is "Männlichkeit".
How do you pronounce "Männlichkeit"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Männlichkeit" is [ˈmɛnlɪçkaɪ̯t]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Männlichkeit" come from?
"Männlichkeit" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Männlichkeit”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is M-Ä-N-N-L-I-C-H-K-E-I-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈmɛnlɪçkaɪ̯t] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words

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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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list