Wasser

[ˈvasɐ]

/[ˈvasɐ]/ noun

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The verdict

“Wasser” is in the everyday core of German, ranked #415 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#415
frequency rank, German
6
letters
8
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - die chemische Verbindung (Diwasserstoffoxid), der Stoff H₂O in flüssigem Aggregatzustand, die aus Wasserstoff und Sauerstoff zusammengesetzt ist

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Wasser vs Weser
67% similar
Wasser vs water
50% similar
Wasser vs wisse
50% similar

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

Key facts for Wasser
PropertyValue
HeadwordWasser
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈvasɐ]
Letters6
Frequency rank#415
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Wasser” 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). Wasser 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 Wasser is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈvasɐ]. Corpus data places it at rank #415 in overall German word frequency, putting it firmly in the everyday core of the language. Wiktionary records 7 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for Wasser, with forms such as "awsser", "waser", and "wasesr". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "Weser", "water", "wisse", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Wasser, spelled W-A-S-S-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    die chemische Verbindung (Diwasserstoffoxid), der Stoff H₂O in flüssigem Aggregatzustand, die aus Wasserstoff und Sauerstoff zusammengesetzt ist
  2. 2
    für Gewässer
  3. 3
    für sehr viele Flüssigkeiten, Lösungen, Emulsionen, die in ihrer Konsistenz dem Wasser ähneln, sowie Gewässer und Wässer, die ihrer Herkunft nach, ihrem Vorkommen nach, ihrem Verwendungszweck nach und Ähnlichem benannt werden
  4. 4
    ein alkoholisches Getränk, welches aus vergorenen Früchten oder anderen Teilen der Pflanze gebrannt wurde
  5. 5
    ein Reinheitsmaß für Diamanten
  6. 6
    krankhafte Ansammlung von Körperflüssigkeiten im Gewebe
  7. 7
    Mineralwasser, Tafelwasser

Synonyms

NassH₂OWasserstoffoxidGänseweinDihydrogenmonoxidGewässerSchweißHarnUrinTränenZährenDuftwasserObstbrandObstlerÖdem

This word in other languages

water(English)agua(Español)eau(Français)água(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: awsser,waser,wasesr,wasserr,wassre,waßer,wsaser,wwasser

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

awsser2waser1wasesr2wasserr1wassre2waßer2wsaser2wwasser1
Edit distance from "Wasser"

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 "Wasser"?
"Wasser" is spelled W-A-S-S-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈvasɐ].
What does "Wasser" mean?
As a noun, "Wasser" means: die chemische Verbindung (Diwasserstoffoxid), der Stoff H₂O in flüssigem Aggregatzustand, die aus Wasserstoff und Sauerstoff zusammengesetzt ist
What words are commonly confused with "Wasser"?
"Wasser" is commonly confused with "Weser", "water", "wisse". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Wasser"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Wasser" is [ˈvasɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Wasser" come from?
"Wasser" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Wasser”

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

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