schwersten

[ˈʃveːɐ̯stn̩]

/[ˈʃveːɐ̯stn̩]/ adj

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The verdict

“schwersten” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #14,404 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#14,404
frequency rank, German
10
letters
17
tracked misspellings
9
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

schwersten vs Schwerte
70% similar
schwersten vs Schwester
70% similar
schwersten vs Schwerter
70% similar

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

Key facts for schwersten
PropertyValue
Headwordschwersten
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈʃveːɐ̯stn̩]
Letters10
Frequency rank#14,404
Misspellings tracked17
Confusable pairs9
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “schwersten” 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). schwersten 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 schwersten is 10 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈʃveːɐ̯stn̩]. Corpus data places it at rank #14,404 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 12 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 17 likely wrong-spelling variants for schwersten, with forms such as "cshwersten", "scchwersten", and "schewrsten". 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 9 confusable-pair relationships, "Schwerte", "Schwester", "Schwerter", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is schwersten, spelled S-C-H-W-E-R-S-T-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer
  2. 2
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer
  3. 3
    Genitiv Singular Neutrum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer
  4. 4
    Dativ Plural alle Genera der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer
  5. 5
    Genitiv Singular alle Genera der schwachen Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer
  6. 6
    Dativ Singular alle Genera der schwachen Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer
  7. 7
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der schwachen Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer
  8. 8
    Alle Kasus Plural alle Genera der schwachen Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer
  9. 9
    Genitiv Singular alle Genera der gemischten Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer
  10. 10
    Dativ Singular alle Genera der gemischten Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer
  11. 11
    Akkusativ Singular Maskulinum der gemischten Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer
  12. 12
    Alle Kasus Plural alle Genera der gemischten Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: cshwersten,scchwersten,schewrsten,schhwersten,schwerrsten,schwersetn,schwerssten,schwerstenn,schwerstne,schwerstten,schwertsen,schwesrten,schwresten,schwwersten,scwhersten,shcwersten,sschwersten

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

cshwersten2scchwersten1schewrsten2schhwersten1schwerrsten1schwersetn2schwerssten1schwerstenn1
Edit distance from "schwersten"

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 "schwersten"?
"schwersten" is spelled S-C-H-W-E-R-S-T-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʃveːɐ̯stn̩].
What does "schwersten" mean?
As an adjective, "schwersten" means: Genitiv Singular Maskulinum der starken Flexion des Superlativs des Adjektivs schwer
What words are commonly confused with "schwersten"?
"schwersten" is commonly confused with "Schwerte", "Schwester", "Schwerter". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "schwersten"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "schwersten" is [ˈʃveːɐ̯stn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "schwersten" come from?
"schwersten" 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 “schwersten”

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

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