Raumfahrt

[ˈʁaʊ̯mˌfaːɐ̯t]

/[ˈʁaʊ̯mˌfaːɐ̯t]/ noun

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The verdict

“Raumfahrt” has 14 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #15,189. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#15,189
frequency rank, German
42,116
“R” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - der Flug eines bemannten Fahrzeugs außerhalb der Erdatmosphäre

Key facts for Raumfahrt
PropertyValue
HeadwordRaumfahrt
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʁaʊ̯mˌfaːɐ̯t]
Letters9
Frequency rank#15,189
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Raumfahrt” 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). Raumfahrt 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 14 spelling variants around Raumfahrt (IPA [ˈʁaʊ̯mˌfaːɐ̯t]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #15,189 among 42,116 “R” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for Raumfahrt, with forms such as "arumfahrt", "ramufahrt", and "raufmahrt". 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 tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct German form is Raumfahrt, spelled R-A-U-M-F-A-H-R-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    der Flug eines bemannten Fahrzeugs außerhalb der Erdatmosphäre
  2. 2
    die Erkundung und Erforschung des Weltalls, anderer Planeten und Sterne

Synonyms

RaumflugWeltraumfahrtAstronautikKosmonautikWeltraumerkundungWeltraumforschung

This word in other languages

astronautics(English)astronáutica(Español)navigation spatiale(Français)astronáutica(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • arumfahrt
  • ramufahrt
  • raufmahrt
  • raumafhrt
  • raumfahhrt
  • raumfahrrt
  • raumfahrtt
  • raumfahtr
  • raumfarht
  • raumffahrt
  • raumfhart
  • raummfahrt
  • rraumfahrt
  • ruamfahrt

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

arumfahrt2ramufahrt2raufmahrt2raumafhrt2raumfahhrt1raumfahrrt1raumfahrtt1raumfahtr2
Edit distance from "Raumfahrt"

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 "Raumfahrt"?
"Raumfahrt" is spelled R-A-U-M-F-A-H-R-T. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʁaʊ̯mˌfaːɐ̯t].
What does "Raumfahrt" mean?
As a noun, "Raumfahrt" means: der Flug eines bemannten Fahrzeugs außerhalb der Erdatmosphäre
What are common misspellings of "Raumfahrt"?
Common misspellings include "arumfahrt", "ramufahrt", "raufmahrt", "raumafhrt", "raumfahhrt". The correct spelling is "Raumfahrt".
How do you pronounce "Raumfahrt"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Raumfahrt" is [ˈʁaʊ̯mˌfaːɐ̯t]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Raumfahrt" come from?
"Raumfahrt" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “Raumfahrt”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is R-A-U-M-F-A-H-R-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈʁaʊ̯mˌfaːɐ̯t] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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