DiagrammvsDiagrammeWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“Diagramm” and “Diagramme” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#17,257
“Diagramm” frequency rank
#37,449
“Diagramme” frequency rank
54706
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature Diagramm Diagramme
Definition grafische Darstellung eines Sachverhalts, der zahlenmäßig erfasst ist Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Diagramm

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Diagramm and Diagramme apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

8 ch
Diagramm
9 ch
Diagramme

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

A purely visual mix-up. Diagramm ([diaˈɡʁam]) and Diagramme ([diaˈɡʁamə]) 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) - “Diagramm” sits inside “Diagramme”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 54706, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

Diagramm is recorded at frequency rank #17,257, classified as anoun, pronounced [diaˈɡʁam]. Diagramme is at rank #37,449, tagged as anoun, pronounced [diaˈɡʁamə].

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 54706, this pair ranks #1,008,341 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Orthographic DNA of Diagramm vs Diagramme

Shared letters: adgimr. Private to "Diagramm": -. Private to "Diagramme": e.

"Diagramm" · 8 letters · shape CVVCCVCC  ·  "Diagramme" · 9 letters · shape CVVCCVCCV

Known mistypes of this pair

  • Diagrammdaigramm · ddiagramm · diagarmm · diaggramm · diagram · diagrmam · diagrramm · diargamm
  • Diagrammedaigramme · ddiagramme · diagarmme · diaggramme · diagrame · diagramem · diagrmame · diagrramme

Frequency comparison

Diagramm#17,257
Diagramme#37,449

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "Diagramm" and "Diagramme" be used interchangeably?
No. They are said differently ([diaˈɡʁam] versus [diaˈɡʁamə]) and carry different meanings; reading the sentence aloud is usually enough to catch the wrong one.
Which is more common, "Diagramm" or "Diagramme"?
"Diagramm" is the more common of the two: it sits at frequency rank #17,257 in our German list, against #37,449 for "Diagramme". The two are close in frequency, so neither is a safe default; check the meaning rather than guessing.

Remembering Diagramm vs Diagramme

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 “Diagramm” entry
  • Browse more pairs most likely to be confused. Most confusable

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list