Common misspellings: Most of these words misspell

German spelling has its pitfalls and frequent spelling mistakes are made even by language talents from time to time. We have put together a top 10 so that you can always write the words that are misspelled particularly often in the future.

10. brilliant - a source of spelling mistakes

It is not a brilliant idea to write "brilliant" - this is wrong!

• The word is often misspelled because the pronunciation suggests an "i" after the double-L.
• By the way, if you are not sure about the spelling, the Duden is the official reference work with which you can make sure that a word is spelled correctly.

9. Impromptu is often misspelled

"Impromptu" is a popular phrase. If it is written down, it will often be misspelled:

• "Standing grip" is not correct.
• The word "footbridge ready", however, goes back to an old term for stirrups on horse saddles and has nothing to do with "standing" or "gripping".

8. Loser

Anglicisms are not uncommon in the German language, but they also want to be used and written correctly. So the English word "Loser" is sometimes used in German, but often "Looser" is written.

• The word is often misspelled because the English double-O is often spoken as a u-sound.
• If you hear the word, many people think that they should write "Looser" even though the word is only written with an O.

7. not at all

Another common mistake is to write "not at all" instead of "not at all".

• This is due to the fact that we mostly only use the word "at all" when it comes to cooking.
• However, "not at all" is a common construction, in which "at all" means "completely" or "entirely".

6. Hobbies

English words often have a "y" at the end. If you want to form the plural in German, there are very clear rules: one hobby, many hobbies and not "hobbies". It is the same with "babies" and "ponies". But be careful: In the English language it is "a hobby", but "many hobbies".

5. Rhythm - typical spelling mistakes

Instead of the correct spelling "rhythm", there are various spelling mistakes for the word, which occur very often.

• The word rhythm comes from ancient Greek and was written with the letters Rho and Theta.
• These letters have been transcribed to "rh" and "th" in our alphabet, which is why we have kept the strange word "rhythm" and not "rhythm", "rhythm" or "rhythm".

4. Tiger

A typical spelling mistake revolves around a wildcat: instead of the correct spelling "tiger" it is often "tiger" that is to be read.

• A short and simple word like Tiger - nobody thinks twice about whether he or she might have misspelled.
• This is exactly why "Tieger" can often be read because of the long "i", but that is a mistake.

3rd again / against

How is that with "again" and "against"? In written language, the two words that sound synonymous are very likely to be confused with each other.

• "Again" with "ie" means "again": I'll be back tomorrow!
• On the other hand, write "Against" with a short "I" if something is against: against will, reflect, weigh up the pros and cons.

2. be / since

The words "seid" and "seit" have different meanings and are confused with each other, while they are indistinguishable from each other in the spoken language.

• "Seid" is a form of the word "sein": You are good at spelling.
• "Seit", on the other hand, is a temporal word: I've been learning German for several years.

1. Welcome - first place of the most common spelling mistakes

Very often in letters, on websites and so on you can read "Welcome" - a spelling mistake!

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• "Welcome" is the correct spelling.
• It is derived from "welcoming someone".
• It is different, however, with the substantiated "a warm welcome".

So that you can always check your spelling, use the spell checker anywhere on the PC, such as in the browser or in Word!