Vorsätze

[ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɛt͡sə]

/[ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɛt͡sə]/ noun

The verdict

“Vorsätze” has 12 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #31,872. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#31,872
frequency rank, German
49,639
“V” headwords
12
tracked misspellings
4
confusable pairs

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

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Vorsätze vs Vorsitz
75% similar
Vorsätze vs Vorsatz
75% similar
Vorsätze vs Vorräte
75% similar

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

Key facts for Vorsätze
PropertyValue
HeadwordVorsätze
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɛt͡sə]
Letters8
Frequency rank#31,872
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs4
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Vorsätze” 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). Vorsätze 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 12 spelling variants around Vorsätze (IPA [ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɛt͡sə]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #31,872 among 49,639 “V” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for Vorsätze, with forms such as "ovrsätze", "vorrsätze", and "vorssätze". 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 4 confusable-pair relationships, "Vorsitz", "Vorsatz", "Vorräte", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Vorsätze, spelled V-O-R-S-Ä-T-Z-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Vorsatz
  2. 2
    Genitiv Plural des Substantivs Vorsatz
  3. 3
    Akkusativ Plural des Substantivs Vorsatz

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ovrsätze,vorrsätze,vorssätze,vorstäze,vorsätez,vorsättze,vorsätzze,vorsäzte,vorästze,vosrätze,vrosätze,vvorsätze

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Vorsätze - 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.

ovrsätze2vorrsätze1vorssätze1vorstäze2vorsätez2vorsättze1vorsätzze1vorsäzte2
Edit distance from "Vorsätze"

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

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

  • The one correct German spelling is V-O-R-S-Ä-T-Z-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈfoːɐ̯ˌzɛt͡sə] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “Vorsitz” - see the side-by-side comparison. Vorsätze vs Vorsitz
  • 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