Schneemann

[ˈʃneːˌman]

/[ˈʃneːˌman]/ noun

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The verdict

“Schneemann” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #34,352 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#34,352
frequency rank, German
10
letters
14
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - aus Schnee (oft aus größeren Schneebällen) geformte, menschenähnliche Figur, traditionellerweise mit einer Mohrrübe oder einem gebrochenen Zweig als Nase sowie Kohlestücke, Kieselsteine, gebrochene...

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Schneemann vs Sohnemann
80% similar

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

Key facts for Schneemann
PropertyValue
HeadwordSchneemann
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʃneːˌman]
Letters10
Frequency rank#34,352
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Schneemann” 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). Schneemann 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 Schneemann is 10 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈʃneːˌman]. Corpus data places it at rank #34,352 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for Schneemann, with forms such as "cshneemann", "scchneemann", and "schenemann". 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 1 confusable-pair relationship, "Sohnemann", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Schneemann, spelled S-C-H-N-E-E-M-A-N-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    aus Schnee (oft aus größeren Schneebällen) geformte, menschenähnliche Figur, traditionellerweise mit einer Mohrrübe oder einem gebrochenen Zweig als Nase sowie Kohlestücke, Kieselsteine, gebrochene Zweige als Augen und Mund
  2. 2
    kraft- und schwunglose männliche Person, die vom Leid anderer Personen schnell berührt ist
  3. 3
    Wintersport treibende Person

Synonyms

WintersportlerSchneehaseSchneemensch

This word in other languages

snowman(English)bonhomme de neige(Français)boneco(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: cshneemann,scchneemann,schenemann,schhneemann,schneeamnn,schneeman,schneemmann,schneemnan,schnemann,schnemeann,schnneemann,scnheemann,shcneemann,sschneemann

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

cshneemann2scchneemann1schenemann2schhneemann1schneeamnn2schneeman1schneemmann1schneemnan2
Edit distance from "Schneemann"

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 "Schneemann"?
"Schneemann" is spelled S-C-H-N-E-E-M-A-N-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʃneːˌman].
What does "Schneemann" mean?
As a noun, "Schneemann" means: aus Schnee (oft aus größeren Schneebällen) geformte, menschenähnliche Figur, traditionellerweise mit einer Mohrrübe oder einem gebrochenen Zweig als Nase sowie Kohlestücke, Kieselsteine, gebrochene...
What words are commonly confused with "Schneemann"?
"Schneemann" is commonly confused with "Sohnemann". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Schneemann"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Schneemann" is [ˈʃneːˌman]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Schneemann" come from?
"Schneemann" 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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Using “Schneemann”

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

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