Which to use
“Abreise” and “Adresse” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #11,582
- “Abreise” frequency rank
- #2,282
- “Adresse” frequency rank
- 13864
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Abreise | Adresse |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Beginn einer Reise von einem Ort weg | Anschrift, an der man Personen antreffen und an die man Post senden kann |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Abreise and Adresse apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Abreise ([ˈapˌʁaɪ̯zə]) and Adresse ([aˈdʁɛsə]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 13864, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Abreise is recorded at frequency rank #11,582, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈapˌʁaɪ̯zə]. Adresse is at rank #2,282, tagged as anoun, pronounced [aˈdʁɛsə].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 13864, this pair ranks #1,955,149 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Abreise vs Adresse
Shared letters: aers. Private to "Abreise": bi. Private to "Adresse": d.
"Abreise" · 7 letters · shape VCCVVCV · "Adresse" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Abreise" and "Adresse" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Abreise" or "Adresse"?
Remembering Abreise vs Adresse
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Abreise” entry
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