Waffengesetz

[ˈvafn̩ɡəˌzɛt͡s]

/[ˈvafn̩ɡəˌzɛt͡s]/ noun

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The verdict

“Waffengesetz” has 17 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #43,622. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#43,622
frequency rank, German
38,697
“W” headwords
17
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Gesetz, das den Kauf von und Umgang mit Waffen (und Munition) regelt

Key facts for Waffengesetz
PropertyValue
HeadwordWaffengesetz
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈvafn̩ɡəˌzɛt͡s]
Letters12
Frequency rank#43,622
Misspellings tracked17
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Waffengesetz” 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). Waffengesetz lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 17 spelling variants around Waffengesetz (IPA [ˈvafn̩ɡəˌzɛt͡s]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #43,622 among 38,697 “W” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Gesetz, das den Kauf von und Umgang mit Waffen (und Munition) regelt".

Our generated misspelling index lists 17 likely wrong-spelling variants for Waffengesetz, with forms such as "awffengesetz", "wafefngesetz", and "wafengesetz". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Waffengesetz, spelled W-A-F-F-E-N-G-E-S-E-T-Z.

Definition

  1. 1
    Gesetz, das den Kauf von und Umgang mit Waffen (und Munition) regelt

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • awffengesetz
  • wafefngesetz
  • wafengesetz
  • waffegnesetz
  • waffenegsetz
  • waffengeestz
  • waffengesettz
  • waffengesetzz
  • waffengesezt
  • waffengessetz
  • waffengestez
  • waffenggesetz
  • waffengseetz
  • waffenngesetz
  • waffnegesetz
  • wfafengesetz
  • wwaffengesetz

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

awffengesetz2wafefngesetz2wafengesetz1waffegnesetz2waffenegsetz2waffengeestz2waffengesettz1waffengesetzz1
Edit distance from "Waffengesetz"

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 "Waffengesetz"?
"Waffengesetz" is spelled W-A-F-F-E-N-G-E-S-E-T-Z. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈvafn̩ɡəˌzɛt͡s].
What does "Waffengesetz" mean?
As a noun, "Waffengesetz" means: Gesetz, das den Kauf von und Umgang mit Waffen (und Munition) regelt
What are common misspellings of "Waffengesetz"?
Common misspellings include "awffengesetz", "wafefngesetz", "wafengesetz", "waffegnesetz", "waffenegsetz". The correct spelling is "Waffengesetz".
How do you pronounce "Waffengesetz"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Waffengesetz" is [ˈvafn̩ɡəˌzɛt͡s]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Waffengesetz" come from?
"Waffengesetz" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “Waffengesetz”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is W-A-F-F-E-N-G-E-S-E-T-Z - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈvafn̩ɡəˌzɛt͡s] (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

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