Which to use
“Aminosäure” and “Aminosäuren” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #48,695
- “Aminosäure” frequency rank
- #22,247
- “Aminosäuren” frequency rank
- 70942
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Aminosäure | Aminosäuren |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | organisches Molekül mit mindestens einer Carboxygruppe und Aminogruppe | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Aminosäure |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Aminosäure and Aminosäuren apart are highlighted. They share 10 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Aminosäure ([aˈmiːnoˌzɔɪ̯ʁə]) and Aminosäuren ([aˈmiːnoˌzɔɪ̯ʁən]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “Aminosäure” sits inside “Aminosäuren”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 70942, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Aminosäure is recorded at frequency rank #48,695, classified as anoun, pronounced [aˈmiːnoˌzɔɪ̯ʁə]. Aminosäuren is at rank #22,247, tagged as anoun, pronounced [aˈmiːnoˌzɔɪ̯ʁən].
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 70942, this pair ranks #431,284 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Aminosäure vs Aminosäuren
Shared letters: aeimnorsuä. Private to "Aminosäure": -. Private to "Aminosäuren": -.
"Aminosäure" · 10 letters · shape VCVCVCVVCV · "Aminosäuren" · 11 letters · shape VCVCVCVVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Aminosäure" and "Aminosäuren" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Aminosäure" or "Aminosäuren"?
Remembering Aminosäure vs Aminosäuren
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 “Aminosäure” entry
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