Vermächtnis

[ˌfɛɐ̯ˈmɛçtnɪs]

/[ˌfɛɐ̯ˈmɛçtnɪs]/ noun

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The verdict

“Vermächtnis” has 18 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #17,758. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#17,758
frequency rank, German
49,639
“V” headwords
18
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Zuwendung eines bestimmten Vermögensvorteils durch letztwillige Verfügung an einen anderen, ohne diesen als Erben einzusetzen

Corpus desk

Index DE-vermachtnis · Vermächtnis · German

Vermächtnis · rank #17,758 · 18 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #17,758
  • LEN-MEGA 11 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 18 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 49,639
  • PHOTO-FINISH verlockend

Nearest frequency peer: verlockend (-1 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 “Vermächtnis”

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

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “Vermächtnis” 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 Vermächtnis
PropertyValue
HeadwordVermächtnis
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˌfɛɐ̯ˈmɛçtnɪs]
Letters11
Frequency rank#17,758
Misspellings tracked18
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Vermächtnis” 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). Vermächtnis 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 18 spelling variants around Vermächtnis (IPA [ˌfɛɐ̯ˈmɛçtnɪs]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #17,758 among 49,639 “V” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 18 likely wrong-spelling variants for Vermächtnis, with forms such as "evrmächtnis", "vemrächtnis", and "vermcähtnis". 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. Our dataset records no confusable match here, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Vermächtnis, spelled V-E-R-M-Ä-C-H-T-N-I-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Zuwendung eines bestimmten Vermögensvorteils durch letztwillige Verfügung an einen anderen, ohne diesen als Erben einzusetzen
  2. 2
    bestimmte Sachen oder ideelle Werte, die der Erblasser dem Vermächtnisnehmer durch letztwillige Verfügung vermacht, hinterlässt
  3. 3
    Auftrag eines Verstorbenen an die Lebenden

Synonyms

LegatErbgutErbteil

This word in other languages

bequest(English)legado(Español)legs(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • evrmächtnis
  • vemrächtnis
  • vermcähtnis
  • vermmächtnis
  • vermäcchtnis
  • vermächhtnis
  • vermächntis
  • vermächtins
  • vermächtniss
  • vermächtnnis
  • vermächtnsi
  • vermächttnis
  • vermäcthnis
  • vermähctnis
  • verrmächtnis
  • verämchtnis
  • vremächtnis
  • vvermächtnis

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

evrmächtnis2vemrächtnis2vermcähtnis2vermmächtnis1vermäcchtnis1vermächhtnis1vermächntis2vermächtins2
Edit distance from "Vermächtnis"

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 "Vermächtnis"?
"Vermächtnis" is spelled V-E-R-M-Ä-C-H-T-N-I-S. The IPA pronunciation is [ˌfɛɐ̯ˈmɛçtnɪs].
What does "Vermächtnis" mean?
As a noun, "Vermächtnis" means: Zuwendung eines bestimmten Vermögensvorteils durch letztwillige Verfügung an einen anderen, ohne diesen als Erben einzusetzen
What are common misspellings of "Vermächtnis"?
Common misspellings include "evrmächtnis", "vemrächtnis", "vermcähtnis", "vermmächtnis", "vermäcchtnis". The correct spelling is "Vermächtnis".
How do you pronounce "Vermächtnis"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Vermächtnis" is [ˌfɛɐ̯ˈmɛçtnɪs]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Vermächtnis" come from?
"Vermächtnis" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Similar German words by spelling shape

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

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked German headwords with 11 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

verschleppt#17,760verdächtigt#17,753verbrachten#17,752Vizekanzler#17,764

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (18 here; floor ≥5).

spektakuläre18 variantsschlagartig18 variantsArbeitgebern18 variantsaufgebraucht18 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