Which to use
“Dauer” and “Dur” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #2,238
- “Dauer” frequency rank
- #10,455
- “Dur” frequency rank
- 12693
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dauer | Dur |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | zeitliche Erstreckung von etwas | Tongeschlecht einer Klangverbindung, deren Charakteristikum eine große Terz im Verhältnis zum Grundton ist |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Dauer and Dur apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Dauer and Dur 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 2 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 12693, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Dauer is recorded at frequency rank #2,238, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈdaʊ̯ɐ]. Dur is at rank #10,455, tagged as anoun, pronounced [duːɐ̯].
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 12693, this pair ranks #1,962,628 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Dauer" and "Dur" be used interchangeably?
Remembering Dauer vs Dur
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 “Dauer” entry
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