Vergiftungen

[fɛɐ̯ˈɡɪftʊŋən]

/[fɛɐ̯ˈɡɪftʊŋən]/ noun

The verdict

“Vergiftungen” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #45,014 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#45,014
frequency rank, German
12
letters
19
tracked misspellings
3
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Vergiftung

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Vergiftungen vs Vergütungen
83% similar
Vergiftungen vs Verhaftungen
83% similar
Vergiftungen vs Vergiftung
83% similar

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

Key facts for Vergiftungen
PropertyValue
HeadwordVergiftungen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[fɛɐ̯ˈɡɪftʊŋən]
Letters12
Frequency rank#45,014
Misspellings tracked19
Confusable pairs3
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Vergiftungen” 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). Vergiftungen 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 Vergiftungen is 12 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [fɛɐ̯ˈɡɪftʊŋən]. Corpus data places it at rank #45,014 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 19 likely wrong-spelling variants for Vergiftungen, with forms such as "evrgiftungen", "vegriftungen", and "vergfitungen". 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, "Vergütungen", "Verhaftungen", "Vergiftung", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Vergiftungen, spelled V-E-R-G-I-F-T-U-N-G-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Vergiftung
  2. 2
    Genitiv Plural des Substantivs Vergiftung
  3. 3
    Dativ Plural des Substantivs Vergiftung
  4. 4
    Akkusativ Plural des Substantivs Vergiftung

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: evrgiftungen,vegriftungen,vergfitungen,verggiftungen,vergifftungen,vergiftnugen,vergifttungen,vergiftugnen,vergiftunegn,vergiftungenn,vergiftunggen,vergiftungne,vergiftunngen,vergifutngen,vergitfungen,verigftungen,verrgiftungen,vregiftungen,vvergiftungen

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Vergiftungen - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

evrgiftungen2vegriftungen2vergfitungen2verggiftungen1vergifftungen1vergiftnugen2vergifttungen1vergiftugnen2
Edit distance from "Vergiftungen"

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 "Vergiftungen"?
"Vergiftungen" is spelled V-E-R-G-I-F-T-U-N-G-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [fɛɐ̯ˈɡɪftʊŋən].
What does "Vergiftungen" mean?
As a noun, "Vergiftungen" means: Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Vergiftung
What words are commonly confused with "Vergiftungen"?
"Vergiftungen" is commonly confused with "Vergütungen", "Verhaftungen", "Vergiftung". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Vergiftungen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Vergiftungen" is [fɛɐ̯ˈɡɪftʊŋən]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Vergiftungen" come from?
"Vergiftungen" 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 “Vergiftungen”

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

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