diff --git a/sys/universal_address/universal_address.c b/sys/universal_address/universal_address.c
index 56e4a292f1..b6907370fe 100644
--- a/sys/universal_address/universal_address.c
+++ b/sys/universal_address/universal_address.c
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 /**
  * @brief Maximum number of entries handled
  */
-/* determine the maximum numer of entries */
+/* determine the maximum number of entries */
 #ifndef UNIVERSAL_ADDRESS_MAX_ENTRIES
 /* all potential users of universal addresses have to add their requirements here */
 #   if defined(MODULE_FIB) && defined(MODULE_GNRC_IPV6)