Transformation

[tʁansfɔʁmaˈt͡si̯oːn]

/[tʁansfɔʁmaˈt͡si̯oːn]/ noun

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The verdict

“Transformation” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #9,641 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#9,641
frequency rank, German
14
letters
22
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - eine deutliche Veränderung einer grundlegenden Eigenschaft, zum Beispiel der Form

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

Transformation vs Transformationen
88% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for Transformation
PropertyValue
HeadwordTransformation
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[tʁansfɔʁmaˈt͡si̯oːn]
Letters14
Frequency rank#9,641
Misspellings tracked22
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Transformation” 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). Transformation lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Transformation is 14 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [tʁansfɔʁmaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Corpus data places it at rank #9,641 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 22 likely wrong-spelling variants for Transformation, with forms such as "rtansformation", "tarnsformation", and "tranfsormation". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 1 confusable-pair relationship, "Transformationen", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Transformation, spelled T-R-A-N-S-F-O-R-M-A-T-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    eine deutliche Veränderung einer grundlegenden Eigenschaft, zum Beispiel der Form
  2. 2
    Umformung, die an Sprachstrukturen oder auch an Syntagmen vorgenommen wird; zentraler Begriff der strukturalistischen und der generativen Grammatik

This word in other languages

transformation(English)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: rtansformation,tarnsformation,tranfsormation,trannsformation,transfformation,transfomration,transforamtion,transformaiton,transformatino,transformationn,transformatoin,transformattion,transformmation,transformtaion,transforrmation,transfromation,transofrmation,transsformation,trasnformation,trnasformation,trransformation,ttransformation

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

rtansformation2tarnsformation2tranfsormation2trannsformation1transfformation1transfomration2transforamtion2transformaiton2
Edit distance from "Transformation"

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 "Transformation"?
"Transformation" is spelled T-R-A-N-S-F-O-R-M-A-T-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is [tʁansfɔʁmaˈt͡si̯oːn].
What does "Transformation" mean?
As a noun, "Transformation" means: eine deutliche Veränderung einer grundlegenden Eigenschaft, zum Beispiel der Form
What words are commonly confused with "Transformation"?
"Transformation" is commonly confused with "Transformationen". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Transformation"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Transformation" is [tʁansfɔʁmaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Transformation" come from?
"Transformation" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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 “Transformation”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is T-R-A-N-S-F-O-R-M-A-T-I-O-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [tʁansfɔʁmaˈt͡si̯oːn] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “Transformationen” - see the side-by-side comparison. Transformation vs Transformationen
  • 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