Which to use
“Arbeitsplatz” and “Arbeitsplätze” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #5,340
- “Arbeitsplatz” frequency rank
- #4,858
- “Arbeitsplätze” frequency rank
- 10198
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Arbeitsplatz | Arbeitsplätze |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Ort, an dem gearbeitet wird | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Arbeitsplatz |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Arbeitsplatz and Arbeitsplätze apart are highlighted. They share 11 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Arbeitsplatz ([ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sˌplat͡s]) and Arbeitsplätze ([ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sˌplɛt͡sə]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 10198, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Arbeitsplatz is recorded at frequency rank #5,340, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sˌplat͡s]. Arbeitsplätze is at rank #4,858, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʁbaɪ̯t͡sˌplɛt͡sə].
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 10198, this pair ranks #1,976,304 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Arbeitsplatz vs Arbeitsplätze
Shared letters: abeilprstz. Private to "Arbeitsplatz": -. Private to "Arbeitsplätze": ä.
"Arbeitsplatz" · 12 letters · shape VCCVVCCCCVCC · "Arbeitsplätze" · 13 letters · shape VCCVVCCCCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Arbeitsplatz ← abreitsplatz · arbbeitsplatz · arbeistplatz · arbeitpslatz · arbeitslpatz · arbeitspaltz · arbeitsplattz · arbeitsplatzz
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Arbeitsplatz" and "Arbeitsplätze" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Arbeitsplatz" or "Arbeitsplätze"?
Remembering Arbeitsplatz vs Arbeitsplätze
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 “Arbeitsplatz” entry
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