schutzlos

[ˈʃʊt͡sˌloːs]

/[ˈʃʊt͡sˌloːs]/ adj

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The verdict

“schutzlos” has 15 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #37,762. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#37,762
frequency rank, German
107,600
“S” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - sich nicht wehren könnend, unfähig sich zu verteidigen

Corpus desk

Index DE-schutzlos · schutzlos · German

schutzlos · rank #37,762 · 15 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #37,762
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 15 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 107,600
  • PHOTO-FINISH Schulmädchen

Nearest frequency peer: Schulmädchen (-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 “schutzlos”

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

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “schutzlos” 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 schutzlos
PropertyValue
Headwordschutzlos
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈʃʊt͡sˌloːs]
Letters9
Frequency rank#37,762
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “schutzlos” 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). schutzlos 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 schutzlos (IPA [ˈʃʊt͡sˌloːs]), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #37,762 among 107,600 “S” headwords. Dominant gloss: "sich nicht wehren könnend, unfähig sich zu verteidigen".

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for schutzlos, with forms such as "cshutzlos", "scchutzlos", and "schhutzlos". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is schutzlos, spelled S-C-H-U-T-Z-L-O-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    sich nicht wehren könnend, unfähig sich zu verteidigen

This word in other languages

defenseless(English)desamparado(Español)exposé(Français)indefeso(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • cshutzlos
  • scchutzlos
  • schhutzlos
  • schtuzlos
  • schutlzos
  • schuttzlos
  • schutzllos
  • schutzloss
  • schutzlso
  • schutzols
  • schutzzlos
  • schuztlos
  • scuhtzlos
  • shcutzlos
  • sschutzlos

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

cshutzlos2scchutzlos1schhutzlos1schtuzlos2schutlzos2schuttzlos1schutzllos1schutzloss1
Edit distance from "schutzlos"

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 "schutzlos"?
"schutzlos" is spelled S-C-H-U-T-Z-L-O-S. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʃʊt͡sˌloːs].
What does "schutzlos" mean?
As an adjective, "schutzlos" means: sich nicht wehren könnend, unfähig sich zu verteidigen
What are common misspellings of "schutzlos"?
Common misspellings include "cshutzlos", "scchutzlos", "schhutzlos", "schtuzlos", "schutlzos". The correct spelling is "schutzlos".
How do you pronounce "schutzlos"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "schutzlos" is [ˈʃʊt͡sˌloːs]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "schutzlos" come from?
"schutzlos" 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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Similar German words by spelling shape

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

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked German headwords with 9 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

schmälern#37,760Rüstungen#37,752Selection#37,772römisches#37,751

Similar misspelling depth

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

resigniert15 variantsPsychosen15 variantspreiswerte15 variantsStadtkern15 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