simsen

[ˈzɪmzn̩]

/[ˈzɪmzn̩]/ verb

The verdict

“simsen” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a verb. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - jemandem etwas per SMS mitteilen

Corpus desk

Index DE-simsen · simsen · German

simsen · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "S" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

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.

Key facts for simsen
PropertyValue
Headwordsimsen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ˈzɪmzn̩]
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „simsen“ im Deutschen

simsensitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

simsen is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as averb, transcribed [ˈzɪmzn̩]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for simsen in our index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, 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 simsen, spelled S-I-M-S-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    jemandem etwas per SMS mitteilen
  2. 2
    eine SMS – zumeist mit einem Mobiltelefon beziehungsweise mit einem Computer über Internet an ein Mobiltelefon – schicken

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how simsen appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Ich simse dir unsere Ankunftszeit am Hauptbahnhof.
  2. „Rund 51 Milliarden Botschaften simsen die Deutschen pro Jahr, Tendenz steigend.“

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "simsen"?
"simsen" is spelled S-I-M-S-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈzɪmzn̩].
What does "simsen" mean?
As a verb, "simsen" means: jemandem etwas per SMS mitteilen
How do you pronounce "simsen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "simsen" is [ˈzɪmzn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "simsen" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list