Translation

[tʁanslaˈt͡si̯oːn]

/[tʁanslaˈt͡si̯oːn]/ noun

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The verdict

“Translation” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #21,798 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#21,798
frequency rank, German
11
letters
17
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Abbildung ohne Drehung oder Verzerrung

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Translation vs Transition
82% similar
Translation vs Transaktion
82% similar

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

Key facts for Translation
PropertyValue
HeadwordTranslation
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[tʁanslaˈt͡si̯oːn]
Letters11
Frequency rank#21,798
Misspellings tracked17
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Translation” 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). Translation 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 Translation is 11 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [tʁanslaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Corpus data places it at rank #21,798 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 17 likely wrong-spelling variants for Translation, with forms such as "rtanslation", "tarnslation", and "tranlsation". 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. It also participates in 2 confusable-pair relationships, "Transition", "Transaktion", where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Translation, spelled T-R-A-N-S-L-A-T-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Abbildung ohne Drehung oder Verzerrung
  2. 2
    geradlinige Bewegung ohne Drehung
  3. 3
    Proteinsynthese, durch die Übersetzung der genetischen Information aus einer messenger-RNA-Nukleotidsequenz in ein Protein
  4. 4
    Überführung einer syntaktischen Kategorie in die syntaktische Position/Funktion einer anderen
  5. 5
    Überführung von Reliquien an einen anderen Ort
  6. 6
    Oberbegriff für Übersetzen und Dolmetschen

Synonyms

VerschiebungÜberführung

Antonyms

RotationTranskriptionReplikation

This word in other languages

translation(English)traslación(Español)translation(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: rtanslation,tarnslation,tranlsation,trannslation,transaltion,translaiton,translatino,translationn,translatoin,translattion,transllation,transltaion,transslation,trasnlation,trnaslation,trranslation,ttranslation

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Translation - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

rtanslation2tarnslation2tranlsation2trannslation1transaltion2translaiton2translatino2translationn1
Edit distance from "Translation"

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 "Translation"?
"Translation" is spelled T-R-A-N-S-L-A-T-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is [tʁanslaˈt͡si̯oːn].
What does "Translation" mean?
As a noun, "Translation" means: Abbildung ohne Drehung oder Verzerrung
What words are commonly confused with "Translation"?
"Translation" is commonly confused with "Transition", "Transaktion". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Translation"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Translation" is [tʁanslaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Translation" come from?
"Translation" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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 “Translation”

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

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