Zeitraffer

[ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʁafɐ]

/[ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʁafɐ]/ noun

The verdict

“Zeitraffer” has 13 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #49,412. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#49,412
frequency rank, German
37,643
“Z” headwords
13
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - beschleunigte Langzeitaufnahme, die langsame Prozesse in kurzer Zeit abspielt

Key facts for Zeitraffer
PropertyValue
HeadwordZeitraffer
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʁafɐ]
Letters10
Frequency rank#49,412
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Zeitraffer” 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). Zeitraffer lands here:

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

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

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 13 spelling variants around Zeitraffer (IPA [ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʁafɐ]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #49,412 among 37,643 “Z” headwords. Dominant gloss: "beschleunigte Langzeitaufnahme, die langsame Prozesse in kurzer Zeit abspielt".

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for Zeitraffer, with forms such as "ezitraffer", "zeirtaffer", and "zeitarffer". 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. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, 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 its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Zeitraffer, spelled Z-E-I-T-R-A-F-F-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    beschleunigte Langzeitaufnahme, die langsame Prozesse in kurzer Zeit abspielt

Antonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ezitraffer,zeirtaffer,zeitarffer,zeitrafefr,zeitrafer,zeitrafferr,zeitraffre,zeitrfafer,zeitrraffer,zeittraffer,zetiraffer,zietraffer,zzeitraffer

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ezitraffer2zeirtaffer2zeitarffer2zeitrafefr2zeitrafer1zeitrafferr1zeitraffre2zeitrfafer2
Edit distance from "Zeitraffer"

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 "Zeitraffer"?
"Zeitraffer" is spelled Z-E-I-T-R-A-F-F-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʁafɐ].
What does "Zeitraffer" mean?
As a noun, "Zeitraffer" means: beschleunigte Langzeitaufnahme, die langsame Prozesse in kurzer Zeit abspielt
What are common misspellings of "Zeitraffer"?
Common misspellings include "ezitraffer", "zeirtaffer", "zeitarffer", "zeitrafefr", "zeitrafer". The correct spelling is "Zeitraffer".
How do you pronounce "Zeitraffer"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Zeitraffer" is [ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʁafɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Zeitraffer" come from?
"Zeitraffer" 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?
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Using “Zeitraffer”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is Z-E-I-T-R-A-F-F-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈt͡saɪ̯tˌʁafɐ] (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