Which to use
“Datum” and “Datums” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,303
- “Datum” frequency rank
- #37,443
- “Datums” frequency rank
- 40746
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Datum | Datums |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Angabe des Kalendertages | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Datum |
Where the eye mixes Datum and Datums
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 5 letters in sequence.
Visual trap between Datum and Datums
A purely visual mix-up. Datum ([ˈdaːtʊm]) and Datums ([ˈdaːtʊms]) 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) - “Datum” sits inside “Datums”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 40746, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Datum is recorded at frequency rank #3,303, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈdaːtʊm]. Datums is at rank #37,443, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈdaːtʊms].
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 40746, this pair ranks #1,499,526 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Datum vs Datums
Shared letters: admtu. Private to "Datum": -. Private to "Datums": s.
"Datum" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "Datums" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Datum" and "Datums" be used interchangeably?
Frequency check: "Datum" vs "Datums" - which ranks higher?
What to do next
Visual near-miss handled. Browse the word pages or a neighbour when the next look-alike shows up.
- Full dictionary entry for "Datum" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "Datums" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #1,499,526 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "Datum" and "Datums" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "Datums vs drums". Nearby pair
- Recorded mistypes exist for at least one side of this pair, useful when a spell-checker or OCR lands on the wrong form. See mistypes
Confusion rank #1,499,526 of 2,006,359 scored German pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.