netten

[ˈnɛtn̩]

/[ˈnɛtn̩]/ adj

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The verdict

“netten” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #6,334 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#6,334
frequency rank, German
6
letters
7
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

netten vs neuen
67% similar
netten vs noten
67% similar
netten vs netto
67% similar

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

Key facts for netten
PropertyValue
Headwordnetten
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈnɛtn̩]
Letters6
Frequency rank#6,334
Misspellings tracked7
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “netten” 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). netten 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 netten is 6 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈnɛtn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #6,334 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 12 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 7 likely wrong-spelling variants for netten, with forms such as "entten", "neten", and "netetn". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "neuen", "noten", "netto", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is netten, spelled N-E-T-T-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett
  2. 2
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett
  3. 3
    Genitiv Singular Neutrum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett
  4. 4
    Dativ Plural alle Genera der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett
  5. 5
    Genitiv Singular alle Genera der schwachen Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett
  6. 6
    Dativ Singular alle Genera der schwachen Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett
  7. 7
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der schwachen Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett
  8. 8
    Alle Kasus Plural alle Genera der schwachen Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett
  9. 9
    Genitiv Singular alle Genera der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett
  10. 10
    Dativ Singular alle Genera der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett
  11. 11
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett
  12. 12
    Alle Kasus Plural alle Genera der gemischten Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: entten,neten,netetn,nettenn,nettne,nnetten,nteten

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

entten2neten1netetn2nettenn1nettne2nnetten1nteten2
Edit distance from "netten"

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 "netten"?
"netten" is spelled N-E-T-T-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈnɛtn̩].
What does "netten" mean?
As an adjective, "netten" means: Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Deklination des Positivs des Adjektivs nett
What words are commonly confused with "netten"?
"netten" is commonly confused with "neuen", "noten", "netto". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "netten"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "netten" is [ˈnɛtn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "netten" come from?
"netten" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “netten”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is N-E-T-T-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈnɛtn̩] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “neuen” - see the side-by-side comparison. netten vs neuen
  • 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