vorstellbar

[ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlbaːɐ̯]

/[ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlbaːɐ̯]/ adj

The verdict

“vorstellbar” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #15,259 in German word frequency and used as an adjective.

#15,259
frequency rank, German
11
letters
16
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - sich etwas vorstellen können, sich ein Bild von etwas machen können; Verwendung: häufig negativ

Key facts for vorstellbar
PropertyValue
Headwordvorstellbar
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlbaːɐ̯]
Letters11
Frequency rank#15,259
Misspellings tracked16
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “vorstellbar” 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). vorstellbar 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 vorstellbar is 11 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlbaːɐ̯]. Corpus data places it at rank #15,259 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "sich etwas vorstellen können, sich ein Bild von etwas machen können; Verwendung: häufig negativ".

Our generated misspelling index lists 16 likely wrong-spelling variants for vorstellbar, with forms such as "ovrstellbar", "vorrstellbar", and "vorsetllbar". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

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 vorstellbar, spelled V-O-R-S-T-E-L-L-B-A-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    sich etwas vorstellen können, sich ein Bild von etwas machen können; Verwendung: häufig negativ

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Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ovrstellbar,vorrstellbar,vorsetllbar,vorsstellbar,vorstelbar,vorstelblar,vorstellabr,vorstellbarr,vorstellbbar,vorstellbra,vorstlelbar,vorsttellbar,vortsellbar,vosrtellbar,vrostellbar,vvorstellbar

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ovrstellbar2vorrstellbar1vorsetllbar2vorsstellbar1vorstelbar1vorstelblar2vorstellabr2vorstellbarr1
Edit distance from "vorstellbar"

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 "vorstellbar"?
"vorstellbar" is spelled V-O-R-S-T-E-L-L-B-A-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlbaːɐ̯].
What does "vorstellbar" mean?
As an adjective, "vorstellbar" means: sich etwas vorstellen können, sich ein Bild von etwas machen können; Verwendung: häufig negativ
What are common misspellings of "vorstellbar"?
Common misspellings include "ovrstellbar", "vorrstellbar", "vorsetllbar", "vorsstellbar", "vorstelbar". The correct spelling is "vorstellbar".
How do you pronounce "vorstellbar"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "vorstellbar" is [ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlbaːɐ̯]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "vorstellbar" come from?
"vorstellbar" 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 “vorstellbar”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is V-O-R-S-T-E-L-L-B-A-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃtɛlbaːɐ̯] (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