Rechenfehler

[ˈʁɛçn̩ˌfeːlɐ]

/[ˈʁɛçn̩ˌfeːlɐ]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Fehler beim Rechnen

Corpus desk

Index DE-rechenfehler · Rechenfehler · German

Rechenfehler · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 12 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "R" 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 Rechenfehler
PropertyValue
HeadwordRechenfehler
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʁɛçn̩ˌfeːlɐ]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Rechenfehler“ im Deutschen

Rechenfehlerschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Rechenfehler is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈʁɛçn̩ˌfeːlɐ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Fehler beim Rechnen".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Rechenfehler, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. 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.

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 Rechenfehler, spelled R-E-C-H-E-N-F-E-H-L-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Fehler beim Rechnen

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. „Ein Angebot, das Rechenfehler in der Höhe von 2 oder mehr Prozent des ursprünglichen Gesamtpreises aufweist, ist zwingend auszuscheiden.“
  2. „Für komplexe Rechnungen brauchte man Quantencomputer mit Tausenden von Qubits, die alle gleichzeitig aktiv sind. Das bildet jede Menge Angriffsfläche für Störungen, die in Sekundenbruchteilen Rechenfehler verursachen würden.“

This word in other languages

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 "Rechenfehler"?
"Rechenfehler" is spelled R-E-C-H-E-N-F-E-H-L-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʁɛçn̩ˌfeːlɐ].
What does "Rechenfehler" mean?
As a noun, "Rechenfehler" means: Fehler beim Rechnen
How do you pronounce "Rechenfehler"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Rechenfehler" is [ˈʁɛçn̩ˌfeːlɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Rechenfehler" come from?
"Rechenfehler" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list