Zahnmedizin

[ˈt͡saːnmediˌt͡siːn]

/[ˈt͡saːnmediˌt͡siːn]/ noun

The verdict

“Zahnmedizin” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #39,156 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#39,156
frequency rank, German
11
letters
17
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Teilgebiet der Medizin, das sich mit der Erkennung, Vorbeugung und Behandlung von Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferkrankheiten beschäftigt

Key facts for Zahnmedizin
PropertyValue
HeadwordZahnmedizin
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈt͡saːnmediˌt͡siːn]
Letters11
Frequency rank#39,156
Misspellings tracked17
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Zahnmedizin” 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). Zahnmedizin lands here:

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Zahnmedizin is 11 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈt͡saːnmediˌt͡siːn]. Corpus data places it at rank #39,156 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "Teilgebiet der Medizin, das sich mit der Erkennung, Vorbeugung und Behandlung von Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferkrankheiten beschäftigt".

Our generated misspelling index lists 17 likely wrong-spelling variants for Zahnmedizin, with forms such as "azhnmedizin", "zahhnmedizin", and "zahmnedizin". 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. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, a sign it's visually distinctive enough not to be mixed up with another word.

Our source data has no etymology on file 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 Zahnmedizin, spelled Z-A-H-N-M-E-D-I-Z-I-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Teilgebiet der Medizin, das sich mit der Erkennung, Vorbeugung und Behandlung von Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferkrankheiten beschäftigt

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: azhnmedizin,zahhnmedizin,zahmnedizin,zahnemdizin,zahnmdeizin,zahnmeddizin,zahnmediizn,zahnmedizinn,zahnmedizni,zahnmedizzin,zahnmedziin,zahnmeidzin,zahnmmedizin,zahnnmedizin,zanhmedizin,zhanmedizin,zzahnmedizin

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

azhnmedizin2zahhnmedizin1zahmnedizin2zahnemdizin2zahnmdeizin2zahnmeddizin1zahnmediizn2zahnmedizinn1
Edit distance from "Zahnmedizin"

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 "Zahnmedizin"?
"Zahnmedizin" is spelled Z-A-H-N-M-E-D-I-Z-I-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈt͡saːnmediˌt͡siːn].
What does "Zahnmedizin" mean?
As a noun, "Zahnmedizin" means: Teilgebiet der Medizin, das sich mit der Erkennung, Vorbeugung und Behandlung von Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferkrankheiten beschäftigt
What are common misspellings of "Zahnmedizin"?
Common misspellings include "azhnmedizin", "zahhnmedizin", "zahmnedizin", "zahnemdizin", "zahnmdeizin". The correct spelling is "Zahnmedizin".
How do you pronounce "Zahnmedizin"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Zahnmedizin" is [ˈt͡saːnmediˌt͡siːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Zahnmedizin" come from?
"Zahnmedizin" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Zahnmedizin”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is Z-A-H-N-M-E-D-I-Z-I-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈt͡saːnmediˌt͡siːn] (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