Which to use
“Delfin” and “Delfine” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #36,872
- “Delfin” frequency rank
- #31,503
- “Delfine” frequency rank
- 68375
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Delfin | Delfine |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | zu den Zahnwalen gehörendes, in Schulen lebendes, meist fischfressendes Meeressäugetier mit torpedoförmigem Körper, langgezogenem Schnabel und kegelförmigen Zähnen | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Delfin |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Delfin and Delfine 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. Delfin ([dɛlˈfiːn]) and Delfine ([dɛlˈfiːnə]) 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) - “Delfin” sits inside “Delfine”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 68375, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Delfin is recorded at frequency rank #36,872, classified as anoun, pronounced [dɛlˈfiːn]. Delfine is at rank #31,503, tagged as anoun, pronounced [dɛlˈfiːnə].
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 68375, this pair ranks #509,809 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Delfin vs Delfine
Shared letters: defiln. Private to "Delfin": -. Private to "Delfine": -.
"Delfin" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "Delfine" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Delfin" and "Delfine" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Delfin" or "Delfine"?
Remembering Delfin vs Delfine
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 “Delfin” entry
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