Which to use
“Denkmal” and “Denkmäler” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #6,405
- “Denkmal” frequency rank
- #16,674
- “Denkmäler” frequency rank
- 23079
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Denkmal | Denkmäler |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Objekt, das errichtet wurde, um an eine bestimmte Person, ein Geschehen oder Ähnliches zu erinnern | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Denkmal |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Denkmal and Denkmäler 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. Denkmal ([ˈdɛŋkˌmaːl]) and Denkmäler ([ˈdɛŋkˌmɛːlɐ]) 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 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 23079, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Denkmal is recorded at frequency rank #6,405, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈdɛŋkˌmaːl]. Denkmäler is at rank #16,674, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈdɛŋkˌmɛːlɐ].
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 23079, this pair ranks #1,866,034 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Denkmal vs Denkmäler
Shared letters: deklmn. Private to "Denkmal": a. Private to "Denkmäler": rä.
"Denkmal" · 7 letters · shape CVCCCVC · "Denkmäler" · 9 letters · shape CVCCCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Denkmal ← ddenkmal · deknmal · denkaml · denkkmal · denkmall · denkmla · denkmmal · denmkal
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Denkmal" and "Denkmäler" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Denkmal" or "Denkmäler"?
Remembering Denkmal vs Denkmäler
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 “Denkmal” entry
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