Totenkopf

[ˈtoːtn̩ˌkɔp͡f]

/[ˈtoːtn̩ˌkɔp͡f]/ noun

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The verdict

“Totenkopf” has 14 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #40,252. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#40,252
frequency rank, German
35,386
“T” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - der Kopf eines Verstorbenen

Corpus desk

Index DE-totenkopf · Totenkopf · German

Totenkopf · rank #40,252 · 14 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #40,252
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 14 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 35,386
  • PHOTO-FINISH Tischplatte

Nearest frequency peer: Tischplatte (-2 rank slots)

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.

Frequency neighbourhood for “Totenkopf”

Lower corpus rank = more everyday usage (inverted bar length for readability)

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “Totenkopf” sits against the nearest ranked German headwords in the FrequencyWords band, not a reprint of letter-browse containment.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of May 6, 2026
Key facts for Totenkopf
PropertyValue
HeadwordTotenkopf
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈtoːtn̩ˌkɔp͡f]
Letters9
Frequency rank#40,252
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Totenkopf” 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). Totenkopf 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 14 spelling variants around Totenkopf (IPA [ˈtoːtn̩ˌkɔp͡f]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #40,252 among 35,386 “T” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for Totenkopf, with forms such as "ottenkopf", "toetnkopf", and "toteknopf". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Our source data has no etymology on file 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 Totenkopf, spelled T-O-T-E-N-K-O-P-F.

Definition

  1. 1
    der Kopf eines Verstorbenen
  2. 2
    ein Zeichen, das einen Totenkopf (siehe [1]) und damit Lebensgefahr symbolisiert
  3. 3
    Kurzform für den Totenkopfschwärmer

Synonyms

Totenschädel

This word in other languages

skull and crossbones(English)calavera(Español)tête de mort(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ottenkopf
  • toetnkopf
  • toteknopf
  • totenkkopf
  • totenkofp
  • totenkopff
  • totenkoppf
  • totenkpof
  • totennkopf
  • totenokpf
  • totnekopf
  • tottenkopf
  • ttoenkopf
  • ttotenkopf

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ottenkopf2toetnkopf2toteknopf2totenkkopf1totenkofp2totenkopff1totenkoppf1totenkpof2
Edit distance from "Totenkopf"

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.

PlainSpell is rendered directly from structured Wiktionary extracts and open word-frequency lists, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 6, 2026. Primary sources: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) and FrequencyWords.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Totenkopf"?
"Totenkopf" is spelled T-O-T-E-N-K-O-P-F. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈtoːtn̩ˌkɔp͡f].
What does "Totenkopf" mean?
As a noun, "Totenkopf" means: der Kopf eines Verstorbenen
What are common misspellings of "Totenkopf"?
Common misspellings include "ottenkopf", "toetnkopf", "toteknopf", "totenkkopf", "totenkofp". The correct spelling is "Totenkopf".
How do you pronounce "Totenkopf"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Totenkopf" is [ˈtoːtn̩ˌkɔp͡f]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Totenkopf" come from?
"Totenkopf" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Similar German words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "Totenkopf", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked German headwords with 9 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

tunlichst#40,257tödliches#40,258Unterholz#40,270untermalt#40,271

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (14 here; floor ≥5).

umgebauten14 variantsverdrehte14 variantsverfangen14 variantsvermelden14 variants
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