Which to use
“Dämon” and “Daumen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #17,264
- “Dämon” frequency rank
- #4,782
- “Daumen” frequency rank
- 22046
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dämon | Daumen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Angst machende Macht, böser Geist mit übermenschlichen Kräften | Finger der Hand, der nur aus zwei Fingergliedknochen besteht und aufgrund seiner Position und Beweglichkeit den anderen Fingern gegenübergestellt werden kann |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Dämon and Daumen apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Dämon and Daumen form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 22046, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Dämon is recorded at frequency rank #17,264, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈdɛːmɔn]. Daumen is at rank #4,782, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈdaʊ̯mən].
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 22046, this pair ranks #1,879,027 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Dämon" and "Daumen" be used interchangeably?
Remembering Dämon vs Daumen
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 “Dämon” entry
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