versanden

[fɛɐ̯ˈzandn̩]

/[fɛɐ̯ˈzandn̩]/ verb

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The verdict

“versanden” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a verb - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - zu nichts führen, langsam, aber sicher aufhören oder auch verschwinden

Key facts for versanden
PropertyValue
Headwordversanden
LanguageGerman
Part of speechVerb
IPA[fɛɐ̯ˈzandn̩]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “versanden” sits in German frequency

versanden falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for versanden is 9 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [fɛɐ̯ˈzandn̩]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for versanden, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, a sign it's visually distinctive enough not to be mixed up with another word.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is versanden, spelled V-E-R-S-A-N-D-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    zu nichts führen, langsam, aber sicher aufhören oder auch verschwinden
  2. 2
    sich zunehmend mit Sand füllen (und so seinen ehemaligen Zweck nicht mehr erfüllen)

This word in other languages

s'ensabler(Français)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "versanden"?
"versanden" is spelled V-E-R-S-A-N-D-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [fɛɐ̯ˈzandn̩].
What does "versanden" mean?
As a verb, "versanden" means: zu nichts führen, langsam, aber sicher aufhören oder auch verschwinden
How do you pronounce "versanden"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "versanden" is [fɛɐ̯ˈzandn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "versanden" come from?
"versanden" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “versanden”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is V-E-R-S-A-N-D-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [fɛɐ̯ˈzandn̩] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • 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