Wertung

[ˈveːɐ̯tʊŋ]

/[ˈveːɐ̯tʊŋ]/ noun

The verdict

“Wertung” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #8,007 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#8,007
frequency rank, German
7
letters
11
tracked misspellings
9
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Einschätzung einer Sache

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Wertung vs Wirkung
71% similar
Wertung vs Wertungen
78% similar
Wertung vs werten
57% similar

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

Key facts for Wertung
PropertyValue
HeadwordWertung
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈveːɐ̯tʊŋ]
Letters7
Frequency rank#8,007
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs9
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Wertung” 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). Wertung 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 Wertung is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈveːɐ̯tʊŋ]. Corpus data places it at rank #8,007 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for Wertung, with forms such as "ewrtung", "werrtung", and "wertnug". 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 9 confusable-pair relationships, "Wirkung", "Wertungen", "werten", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Wertung, spelled W-E-R-T-U-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Einschätzung einer Sache
  2. 2
    Beurteilung, Benotung einer Leistung
  3. 3
    Teilnahme am Wettbewerb

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ewrtung,werrtung,wertnug,werttung,wertugn,wertungg,wertunng,werutng,wetrung,wretung,wwertung

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Wertung - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ewrtung2werrtung1wertnug2werttung1wertugn2wertungg1wertunng1werutng2
Edit distance from "Wertung"

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 "Wertung"?
"Wertung" is spelled W-E-R-T-U-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈveːɐ̯tʊŋ].
What does "Wertung" mean?
As a noun, "Wertung" means: Einschätzung einer Sache
What words are commonly confused with "Wertung"?
"Wertung" is commonly confused with "Wirkung", "Wertungen", "werten". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Wertung"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Wertung" is [ˈveːɐ̯tʊŋ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Wertung" come from?
"Wertung" 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 “Wertung”

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

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