Namensschild

[ˈnaːmənsˌʃɪlt]

/[ˈnaːmənsˌʃɪlt]/ noun

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The verdict

“Namensschild” has 19 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #46,875. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#46,875
frequency rank, German
26,919
“N” headwords
19
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - an einem Gegenstand befestigte kleine beschriftete Platte zur Erläuterung (etwa an Denkmälern der Name des Dargestellten, des Künstlers, an Gebäuden die Namen der Bewohner, der ansässigen Firma)

Key facts for Namensschild
PropertyValue
HeadwordNamensschild
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈnaːmənsˌʃɪlt]
Letters12
Frequency rank#46,875
Misspellings tracked19
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Namensschild” 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). Namensschild 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 19 spelling variants around Namensschild (IPA [ˈnaːmənsˌʃɪlt]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #46,875 among 26,919 “N” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 19 likely wrong-spelling variants for Namensschild, with forms such as "anmensschild", "naemnsschild", and "namennsschild". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, 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 Namensschild, spelled N-A-M-E-N-S-S-C-H-I-L-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    an einem Gegenstand befestigte kleine beschriftete Platte zur Erläuterung (etwa an Denkmälern der Name des Dargestellten, des Künstlers, an Gebäuden die Namen der Bewohner, der ansässigen Firma)
  2. 2
    an der Kleidung befestigtes Schildchen, um den Hals getragene Karte oder Ähnliches mit dem Namen des Trägers

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • anmensschild
  • naemnsschild
  • namennsschild
  • namenschild
  • namenscshild
  • namensscchild
  • namensschhild
  • namensschidl
  • namensschildd
  • namensschilld
  • namensschlid
  • namensscihld
  • namensshcild
  • namenßchild
  • namesnschild
  • nammensschild
  • namnesschild
  • nmaensschild
  • nnamensschild

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

anmensschild2naemnsschild2namennsschild1namenschild1namenscshild2namensscchild1namensschhild1namensschidl2
Edit distance from "Namensschild"

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 "Namensschild"?
"Namensschild" is spelled N-A-M-E-N-S-S-C-H-I-L-D. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈnaːmənsˌʃɪlt].
What does "Namensschild" mean?
As a noun, "Namensschild" means: an einem Gegenstand befestigte kleine beschriftete Platte zur Erläuterung (etwa an Denkmälern der Name des Dargestellten, des Künstlers, an Gebäuden die Namen der Bewohner, der ansässigen Firma)
What are common misspellings of "Namensschild"?
Common misspellings include "anmensschild", "naemnsschild", "namennsschild", "namenschild", "namenscshild". The correct spelling is "Namensschild".
How do you pronounce "Namensschild"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Namensschild" is [ˈnaːmənsˌʃɪlt]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Namensschild" come from?
"Namensschild" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Namensschild”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is N-A-M-E-N-S-S-C-H-I-L-D - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈnaːmənsˌʃɪlt] (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

Same frequency band

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