Todestag

[ˈtoːdəsˌtaːk]

/[ˈtoːdəsˌtaːk]/ noun

The verdict

“Todestag” has 12 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #18,094. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#18,094
frequency rank, German
35,386
“T” headwords
12
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - der Tag, an dem ein Lebewesen stirbt

Key facts for Todestag
PropertyValue
HeadwordTodestag
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈtoːdəsˌtaːk]
Letters8
Frequency rank#18,094
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Todestag” 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). Todestag 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 12 spelling variants around Todestag (IPA [ˈtoːdəsˌtaːk]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #18,094 among 35,386 “T” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for Todestag, with forms such as "otdestag", "tdoestag", and "toddestag". 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 borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Todestag, spelled T-O-D-E-S-T-A-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    der Tag, an dem ein Lebewesen stirbt
  2. 2
    der wiederkehrende Jahrestag des Todes eines Lebewesens

Synonyms

Sterbetag

Antonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: otdestag,tdoestag,toddestag,todesatg,todesstag,todestagg,todestga,todesttag,todetsag,todsetag,toedstag,ttodestag

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

otdestag2tdoestag2toddestag1todesatg2todesstag1todestagg1todestga2todesttag1
Edit distance from "Todestag"

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 "Todestag"?
"Todestag" is spelled T-O-D-E-S-T-A-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈtoːdəsˌtaːk].
What does "Todestag" mean?
As a noun, "Todestag" means: der Tag, an dem ein Lebewesen stirbt
What are common misspellings of "Todestag"?
Common misspellings include "otdestag", "tdoestag", "toddestag", "todesatg", "todesstag". The correct spelling is "Todestag".
How do you pronounce "Todestag"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Todestag" is [ˈtoːdəsˌtaːk]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Todestag" come from?
"Todestag" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Todestag”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is T-O-D-E-S-T-A-G - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈtoːdəsˌtaːk] (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