Which to use
“Arsch” and “Ärsche” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #1,219
- “Arsch” frequency rank
- #27,150
- “Ärsche” frequency rank
- 28369
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Arsch | Ärsche |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | für Hinterteil eines Tieres oder Menschen, Po, Gesäß | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Arsch |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Arsch and Ärsche apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Arsch ([aʁʃ]) and Ärsche ([ˈɛʁʃə]) 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 28369, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Arsch is recorded at frequency rank #1,219, classified as anoun, pronounced [aʁʃ]. Ärsche is at rank #27,150, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈɛʁʃə].
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 28369, this pair ranks #1,786,010 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Arsch vs Ärsche
Shared letters: chrs. Private to "Arsch": a. Private to "Ärsche": eä.
"Arsch" · 5 letters · shape VCCCC · "Ärsche" · 6 letters · shape VCCCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Arsch ← arcsh · arrsch · arscch · arschh · arshc · arssch · asrch
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Arsch" and "Ärsche" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Arsch" or "Ärsche"?
Remembering Arsch vs Ärsche
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 “Arsch” entry
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