Nebentäter

[ˈneːbn̩ˌtɛːtɐ]

/[ˈneːbn̩ˌtɛːtɐ]/ noun

The verdict

“Nebentäter” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - jemand, der den gleichen Erfolg, aber nicht gemeinsam anstrebt

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Index DE-nebentater · Nebentäter · German

Nebentäter · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "N" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Nebentäter
PropertyValue
HeadwordNebentäter
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈneːbn̩ˌtɛːtɐ]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Nebentäter“ im Deutschen

Nebentäterliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Nebentäter is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈneːbn̩ˌtɛːtɐ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "jemand, der den gleichen Erfolg, aber nicht gemeinsam anstrebt".

No generated misspelling entries exist for Nebentäter in our index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Nebentäter, spelled N-E-B-E-N-T-Ä-T-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    jemand, der den gleichen Erfolg, aber nicht gemeinsam anstrebt

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how Nebentäter appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „Nach § 1302 ABGB haften mehrere fahrlässig handelnde Nebentäter, wenn der von ihnen verursachte Anteil am Gesamtschaden nicht bestimmbar ist, solidarisch.“

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Nebentäter"?
"Nebentäter" is spelled N-E-B-E-N-T-Ä-T-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈneːbn̩ˌtɛːtɐ].
What does "Nebentäter" mean?
As a noun, "Nebentäter" means: jemand, der den gleichen Erfolg, aber nicht gemeinsam anstrebt
How do you pronounce "Nebentäter"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Nebentäter" is [ˈneːbn̩ˌtɛːtɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Nebentäter" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list