Which to use
“Defekt” and “Defekte” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #8,849
- “Defekt” frequency rank
- #17,554
- “Defekte” frequency rank
- 26403
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Defekt | Defekte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | fehlerhafte Stelle, Funktionsfehler | Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Defekt |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Defekt and Defekte apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Defekt ([deˈfɛkt]) and Defekte ([deˈfɛktə]) 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) - “Defekt” sits inside “Defekte”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 26403, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Defekt is recorded at frequency rank #8,849, classified as anoun, pronounced [deˈfɛkt]. Defekte is at rank #17,554, tagged as anoun, pronounced [deˈfɛktə].
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 26403, this pair ranks #1,818,668 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Defekt vs Defekte
Shared letters: defkt. Private to "Defekt": -. Private to "Defekte": -.
"Defekt" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCC · "Defekte" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Defekt" and "Defekte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Defekt" or "Defekte"?
Remembering Defekt vs Defekte
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 “Defekt” entry
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