Which to use
“Delikt” and “Delikte” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #41,739
- “Delikt” frequency rank
- #22,298
- “Delikte” frequency rank
- 64037
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Delikt | Delikte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Verstoß gegen geltendes Strafrecht | Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Delikt |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Delikt and Delikte 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. Delikt ([deˈlɪkt]) and Delikte ([deˈlɪktə]) 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) - “Delikt” sits inside “Delikte”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 64037, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Delikt is recorded at frequency rank #41,739, classified as anoun, pronounced [deˈlɪkt]. Delikte is at rank #22,298, tagged as anoun, pronounced [deˈlɪktə].
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 64037, this pair ranks #655,605 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Delikt vs Delikte
Shared letters: deiklt. Private to "Delikt": -. Private to "Delikte": -.
"Delikt" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCC · "Delikte" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Delikt" and "Delikte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Delikt" or "Delikte"?
Remembering Delikt vs Delikte
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 “Delikt” entry
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