Schornsteinfeger

[ˈʃɔʁnʃtaɪ̯nˌfeːɡɐ]

/[ˈʃɔʁnʃtaɪ̯nˌfeːɡɐ]/ noun

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The verdict

“Schornsteinfeger” has 26 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #42,795. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#42,795
frequency rank, German
107,600
“S” headwords
26
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Mitglied eines Berufsstandes, der die Schornsteine reinigt, um Schornsteinbrände zu verhindern

Key facts for Schornsteinfeger
PropertyValue
HeadwordSchornsteinfeger
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʃɔʁnʃtaɪ̯nˌfeːɡɐ]
Letters16
Frequency rank#42,795
Misspellings tracked26
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Schornsteinfeger” 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). Schornsteinfeger 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 26 spelling variants around Schornsteinfeger (IPA [ˈʃɔʁnʃtaɪ̯nˌfeːɡɐ]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #42,795 among 107,600 “S” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 26 likely wrong-spelling variants for Schornsteinfeger, with forms such as "cshornsteinfeger", "scchornsteinfeger", and "schhornsteinfeger". 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. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Schornsteinfeger, spelled S-C-H-O-R-N-S-T-E-I-N-F-E-G-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Mitglied eines Berufsstandes, der die Schornsteine reinigt, um Schornsteinbrände zu verhindern
  2. 2
    brauner Schmetterling aus der Unterfamilie der Augenfalter

Synonyms

KaminfegerKaminkehrerRauchfangkehrerEssenkehrerSchlotfegerBrauner Waldvogel

This word in other languages

chimney sweep(English)deshollinador(Español)ramoneur(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • cshornsteinfeger
  • scchornsteinfeger
  • schhornsteinfeger
  • schonrsteinfeger
  • schornnsteinfeger
  • schornsetinfeger
  • schornssteinfeger
  • schornsteifneger
  • schornsteinefger
  • schornsteinfeegr
  • schornsteinfegerr
  • schornsteinfegger
  • schornsteinfegre
  • schornsteinffeger
  • schornsteinfgeer
  • schornsteinnfeger
  • schornstenifeger
  • schornstienfeger
  • schornstteinfeger
  • schorntseinfeger
  • schorrnsteinfeger
  • schorsnteinfeger
  • schronsteinfeger
  • scohrnsteinfeger
  • shcornsteinfeger
  • sschornsteinfeger

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

cshornsteinfeger2scchornsteinfeger1schhornsteinfeger1schonrsteinfeger2schornnsteinfeger1schornsetinfeger2schornssteinfeger1schornsteifneger2
Edit distance from "Schornsteinfeger"

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 "Schornsteinfeger"?
"Schornsteinfeger" is spelled S-C-H-O-R-N-S-T-E-I-N-F-E-G-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʃɔʁnʃtaɪ̯nˌfeːɡɐ].
What does "Schornsteinfeger" mean?
As a noun, "Schornsteinfeger" means: Mitglied eines Berufsstandes, der die Schornsteine reinigt, um Schornsteinbrände zu verhindern
What are common misspellings of "Schornsteinfeger"?
Common misspellings include "cshornsteinfeger", "scchornsteinfeger", "schhornsteinfeger", "schonrsteinfeger", "schornnsteinfeger". The correct spelling is "Schornsteinfeger".
How do you pronounce "Schornsteinfeger"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Schornsteinfeger" is [ˈʃɔʁnʃtaɪ̯nˌfeːɡɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Schornsteinfeger" come from?
"Schornsteinfeger" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Schornsteinfeger”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is S-C-H-O-R-N-S-T-E-I-N-F-E-G-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈʃɔʁnʃtaɪ̯nˌfeːɡɐ] (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