Tochterfirma

[ˈtɔxtɐˌfɪʁma]

/[ˈtɔxtɐˌfɪʁma]/ noun

The verdict

“Tochterfirma” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #48,544 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#48,544
frequency rank, German
12
letters
19
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - ein rechtlich eigenständiges, aber wirtschaftlich unselbstständiges Unternehmen, das von der Hauptgesellschaft (kurz auch: Mutterunternehmen) geführt wird

Key facts for Tochterfirma
PropertyValue
HeadwordTochterfirma
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈtɔxtɐˌfɪʁma]
Letters12
Frequency rank#48,544
Misspellings tracked19
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Tochterfirma” 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). Tochterfirma lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Tochterfirma is 12 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈtɔxtɐˌfɪʁma]. Corpus data places it at rank #48,544 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "ein rechtlich eigenständiges, aber wirtschaftlich unselbstständiges Unternehmen, das von der Hauptgesellschaft (kurz auch: Mutterunternehmen) geführt wird".

Our generated misspelling index lists 19 likely wrong-spelling variants for Tochterfirma, with forms such as "otchterfirma", "tcohterfirma", and "tocchterfirma". 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. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Tochterfirma, spelled T-O-C-H-T-E-R-F-I-R-M-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    ein rechtlich eigenständiges, aber wirtschaftlich unselbstständiges Unternehmen, das von der Hauptgesellschaft (kurz auch: Mutterunternehmen) geführt wird

Synonyms

Antonyms

MuttergesellschaftMutterunternehmen

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: otchterfirma,tcohterfirma,tocchterfirma,tochetrfirma,tochhterfirma,tochtefrirma,tochterffirma,tochterfimra,tochterfiram,tochterfirmma,tochterfirrma,tochterfrima,tochterifrma,tochterrfirma,tochtrefirma,tochtterfirma,toctherfirma,tohcterfirma,ttochterfirma

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

otchterfirma2tcohterfirma2tocchterfirma1tochetrfirma2tochhterfirma1tochtefrirma2tochterffirma1tochterfimra2
Edit distance from "Tochterfirma"

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 "Tochterfirma"?
"Tochterfirma" is spelled T-O-C-H-T-E-R-F-I-R-M-A. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈtɔxtɐˌfɪʁma].
What does "Tochterfirma" mean?
As a noun, "Tochterfirma" means: ein rechtlich eigenständiges, aber wirtschaftlich unselbstständiges Unternehmen, das von der Hauptgesellschaft (kurz auch: Mutterunternehmen) geführt wird
What are common misspellings of "Tochterfirma"?
Common misspellings include "otchterfirma", "tcohterfirma", "tocchterfirma", "tochetrfirma", "tochhterfirma". The correct spelling is "Tochterfirma".
How do you pronounce "Tochterfirma"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Tochterfirma" is [ˈtɔxtɐˌfɪʁma]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Tochterfirma" come from?
"Tochterfirma" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “Tochterfirma”

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

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