unterging

[ˈʊntɐˌɡɪŋ]

/[ˈʊntɐˌɡɪŋ]/ verb

The verdict

“unterging” has 14 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #46,356. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#46,356
frequency rank, German
30,279
“U” headwords
14
tracked misspellings
3
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - 1. Person Singular Indikativ Präteritum Aktiv der Nebensatzkonjugation des Verbs untergehen

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

unterging vs überging
67% similar
unterging vs Untergang
78% similar
unterging vs Untergangs
70% similar

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

Key facts for unterging
PropertyValue
Headwordunterging
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ˈʊntɐˌɡɪŋ]
Letters9
Frequency rank#46,356
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs3
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “unterging” 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). unterging 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 unterging (IPA [ˈʊntɐˌɡɪŋ]), averb. Corpus frequency is #46,356 among 30,279 “U” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for unterging, with forms such as "nuterging", "unetrging", and "unnterging". 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 3 confusable-pair relationships, "überging", "Untergang", "Untergangs", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

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 unterging, spelled U-N-T-E-R-G-I-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    1. Person Singular Indikativ Präteritum Aktiv der Nebensatzkonjugation des Verbs untergehen
  2. 2
    3. Person Singular Indikativ Präteritum Aktiv der Nebensatzkonjugation des Verbs untergehen

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: nuterging,unetrging,unnterging,untegring,untergging,untergign,untergingg,unterginng,untergnig,unterigng,unterrging,untreging,untterging,utnerging

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

nuterging2unetrging2unnterging1untegring2untergging1untergign2untergingg1unterginng1
Edit distance from "unterging"

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 "unterging"?
"unterging" is spelled U-N-T-E-R-G-I-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʊntɐˌɡɪŋ].
What does "unterging" mean?
As a verb, "unterging" means: 1. Person Singular Indikativ Präteritum Aktiv der Nebensatzkonjugation des Verbs untergehen
What words are commonly confused with "unterging"?
"unterging" is commonly confused with "überging", "Untergang", "Untergangs". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "unterging"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "unterging" is [ˈʊntɐˌɡɪŋ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "unterging" come from?
"unterging" 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 “unterging”

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

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