Markierung

[maʁˈkiːʁʊŋ]

/[maʁˈkiːʁʊŋ]/ noun

The verdict

“Markierung” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #18,326 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#18,326
frequency rank, German
10
letters
15
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - das Kennzeichnen von etwas; das Markieren

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Markierung vs Markierungen
83% similar
Markierung vs markieren
70% similar

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

Key facts for Markierung
PropertyValue
HeadwordMarkierung
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[maʁˈkiːʁʊŋ]
Letters10
Frequency rank#18,326
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Markierung” 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). Markierung 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 Markierung is 10 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [maʁˈkiːʁʊŋ]. Corpus data places it at rank #18,326 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for Markierung, with forms such as "amrkierung", "makrierung", and "marikerung". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. It also participates in 2 confusable-pair relationships, "Markierungen", "markieren", 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 is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Markierung, spelled M-A-R-K-I-E-R-U-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    das Kennzeichnen von etwas; das Markieren
  2. 2
    die Kennzeichnung von oder als etwas; das Zeichen

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: amrkierung,makrierung,marikerung,markeirung,markiernug,markierrung,markierugn,markierungg,markierunng,markieurng,markireung,markkierung,marrkierung,mmarkierung,mrakierung

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

amrkierung2makrierung2marikerung2markeirung2markiernug2markierrung1markierugn2markierungg1
Edit distance from "Markierung"

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 "Markierung"?
"Markierung" is spelled M-A-R-K-I-E-R-U-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is [maʁˈkiːʁʊŋ].
What does "Markierung" mean?
As a noun, "Markierung" means: das Kennzeichnen von etwas; das Markieren
What words are commonly confused with "Markierung"?
"Markierung" is commonly confused with "Markierungen", "markieren". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Markierung"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Markierung" is [maʁˈkiːʁʊŋ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Markierung" come from?
"Markierung" 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 “Markierung”

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

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