Wirkstoffen

[ˈvɪʁkˌʃtɔfn̩]

/[ˈvɪʁkˌʃtɔfn̩]/ noun

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The verdict

“Wirkstoffen” is uncommon German (frequency #59,343 among 38,697 “W” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#59,343
frequency rank, German
38,697
“W” headwords

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

Key facts for Wirkstoffen
PropertyValue
HeadwordWirkstoffen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈvɪʁkˌʃtɔfn̩]
Letters11
Frequency rank#59,343
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Wirkstoffen” 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). Wirkstoffen lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

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

Rare enough to double-check

Wirkstoffen is uncommon German at frequency #59,343 among 38,697 “W” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈvɪʁkˌʃtɔfn̩]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Dativ Plural des Substantivs Wirkstoff".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Wirkstoffen, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct German form is Wirkstoffen, spelled W-I-R-K-S-T-O-F-F-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Dativ Plural des Substantivs Wirkstoff

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 "Wirkstoffen"?
"Wirkstoffen" is spelled W-I-R-K-S-T-O-F-F-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈvɪʁkˌʃtɔfn̩].
What does "Wirkstoffen" mean?
As a noun, "Wirkstoffen" means: Dativ Plural des Substantivs Wirkstoff
How do you pronounce "Wirkstoffen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Wirkstoffen" is [ˈvɪʁkˌʃtɔfn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Wirkstoffen" come from?
"Wirkstoffen" 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 “Wirkstoffen”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is W-I-R-K-S-T-O-F-F-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈvɪʁkˌʃtɔfn̩] (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

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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