Which to use
“Aufsichtsrat” and “Aufsichtsräte” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #10,230
- “Aufsichtsrat” frequency rank
- #45,770
- “Aufsichtsräte” frequency rank
- 56000
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Aufsichtsrat | Aufsichtsräte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | gesetzlich vorgeschriebenes mehrköpfiges Organ, welches den Vorstand oder die Geschäftsleitung eines Unternehmens kontrollieren soll | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Aufsichtsrat |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Aufsichtsrat and Aufsichtsräte 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. Aufsichtsrat ([ˈaʊ̯fzɪçt͡sˌʁaːt]) and Aufsichtsräte ([ˈaʊ̯fzɪçt͡sˌʁɛːtə]) 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 56000, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Aufsichtsrat is recorded at frequency rank #10,230, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯fzɪçt͡sˌʁaːt]. Aufsichtsräte is at rank #45,770, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaʊ̯fzɪçt͡sˌʁɛːtə].
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 56000, this pair ranks #957,505 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Aufsichtsrat vs Aufsichtsräte
Shared letters: acfhirstu. Private to "Aufsichtsrat": -. Private to "Aufsichtsräte": eä.
"Aufsichtsrat" · 12 letters · shape VVCCVCCCCCVC · "Aufsichtsräte" · 13 letters · shape VVCCVCCCCCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Aufsichtsrat ← afusichtsrat · auffsichtsrat · aufischtsrat · aufscihtsrat · aufsicchtsrat · aufsichhtsrat · aufsichstrat · aufsichtrsat
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Aufsichtsrat" and "Aufsichtsräte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Aufsichtsrat" or "Aufsichtsräte"?
Remembering Aufsichtsrat vs Aufsichtsräte
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 “Aufsichtsrat” entry
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