Reeperbahn

[ˈʁeːpɐˌbaːn]

/[ˈʁeːpɐˌbaːn]/ noun

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The verdict

“Reeperbahn” has 15 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #30,256. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#30,256
frequency rank, German
42,116
“R” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Platz, auf dem Schiffstaue hergestellt werden

Corpus desk

Index DE-reeperbahn · Reeperbahn · German

Reeperbahn · rank #30,256 · 15 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #30,256
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 15 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 42,116
  • PHOTO-FINISH Redewendung

Nearest frequency peer: Redewendung (-1 rank slots)

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.

Frequency neighbourhood for “Reeperbahn”

Lower corpus rank = more everyday usage (inverted bar length for readability)

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “Reeperbahn” sits against the nearest ranked German headwords in the FrequencyWords band, not a reprint of letter-browse containment.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of May 6, 2026
Key facts for Reeperbahn
PropertyValue
HeadwordReeperbahn
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʁeːpɐˌbaːn]
Letters10
Frequency rank#30,256
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Reeperbahn” 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). Reeperbahn 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 15 spelling variants around Reeperbahn (IPA [ˈʁeːpɐˌbaːn]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #30,256 among 42,116 “R” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Platz, auf dem Schiffstaue hergestellt werden".

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for Reeperbahn, with forms such as "ereperbahn", "reeeprbahn", and "reepebrahn". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Reeperbahn, spelled R-E-E-P-E-R-B-A-H-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Platz, auf dem Schiffstaue hergestellt werden

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ereperbahn
  • reeeprbahn
  • reepebrahn
  • reeperabhn
  • reeperbahhn
  • reeperbahnn
  • reeperbanh
  • reeperbbahn
  • reeperbhan
  • reeperrbahn
  • reepperbahn
  • reeprebahn
  • repeerbahn
  • reperbahn
  • rreeperbahn

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ereperbahn2reeeprbahn2reepebrahn2reeperabhn2reeperbahhn1reeperbahnn1reeperbanh2reeperbbahn1
Edit distance from "Reeperbahn"

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.

PlainSpell is rendered directly from structured Wiktionary extracts and open word-frequency lists, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 6, 2026. Primary sources: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) and FrequencyWords.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Reeperbahn"?
"Reeperbahn" is spelled R-E-E-P-E-R-B-A-H-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʁeːpɐˌbaːn].
What does "Reeperbahn" mean?
As a noun, "Reeperbahn" means: Platz, auf dem Schiffstaue hergestellt werden
What are common misspellings of "Reeperbahn"?
Common misspellings include "ereperbahn", "reeeprbahn", "reepebrahn", "reeperabhn", "reeperbahhn". The correct spelling is "Reeperbahn".
How do you pronounce "Reeperbahn"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Reeperbahn" is [ˈʁeːpɐˌbaːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Reeperbahn" come from?
"Reeperbahn" 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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Similar German words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "Reeperbahn", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked German headwords with 10 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

Rendezvous#30,261Rezeptoren#30,264peinlicher#30,232schwächste#30,280

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (15 here; floor ≥5).

Oligarchen15 variantsSolarzellen15 variantsSteinkohle15 variantsMusikanten15 variants
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