Seitenlinie

[ˈzaɪ̯tn̩ˌliːni̯ə]

/[ˈzaɪ̯tn̩ˌliːni̯ə]/ noun

The verdict

“Seitenlinie” has 15 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #32,264. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#32,264
frequency rank, German
107,600
“S” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - das seitliche Ende des Spielfeldes (und somit den Beginn des Seitenaus) markierender Strich

Key facts for Seitenlinie
PropertyValue
HeadwordSeitenlinie
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈzaɪ̯tn̩ˌliːni̯ə]
Letters11
Frequency rank#32,264
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Seitenlinie” 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). Seitenlinie 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 Seitenlinie (IPA [ˈzaɪ̯tn̩ˌliːni̯ə]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #32,264 among 107,600 “S” headwords. Dominant gloss: "das seitliche Ende des Spielfeldes (und somit den Beginn des Seitenaus) markierender Strich".

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for Seitenlinie, with forms such as "esitenlinie", "seietnlinie", and "seitelninie". 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 entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

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 Seitenlinie, spelled S-E-I-T-E-N-L-I-N-I-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    das seitliche Ende des Spielfeldes (und somit den Beginn des Seitenaus) markierender Strich

Antonyms

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: esitenlinie,seietnlinie,seitelninie,seitenilnie,seitenliine,seitenlinei,seitenlinnie,seitenllinie,seitenlniie,seitennlinie,seitnelinie,seittenlinie,setienlinie,sietenlinie,sseitenlinie

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

esitenlinie2seietnlinie2seitelninie2seitenilnie2seitenliine2seitenlinei2seitenlinnie1seitenllinie1
Edit distance from "Seitenlinie"

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 "Seitenlinie"?
"Seitenlinie" is spelled S-E-I-T-E-N-L-I-N-I-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈzaɪ̯tn̩ˌliːni̯ə].
What does "Seitenlinie" mean?
As a noun, "Seitenlinie" means: das seitliche Ende des Spielfeldes (und somit den Beginn des Seitenaus) markierender Strich
What are common misspellings of "Seitenlinie"?
Common misspellings include "esitenlinie", "seietnlinie", "seitelninie", "seitenilnie", "seitenliine". The correct spelling is "Seitenlinie".
How do you pronounce "Seitenlinie"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Seitenlinie" is [ˈzaɪ̯tn̩ˌliːni̯ə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Seitenlinie" come from?
"Seitenlinie" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Seitenlinie”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is S-E-I-T-E-N-L-I-N-I-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈzaɪ̯tn̩ˌliːni̯ə] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words

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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list