Which to use
“done” and “dörr” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #20,888
- “done” frequency rank
- #48,832
- “dörr” frequency rank
- 69720
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | done | dörr |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Partizip Perfekt (past participle) des Verbs do | 2. Person Singular Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs dörren |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set done and dörr apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. done ([dʌn]) and dörr ([dœʁ]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 69720, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
done is recorded at frequency rank #20,888, classified as averb, pronounced [dʌn]. dörr is at rank #48,832, tagged as averb, pronounced [dœʁ].
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 69720, this pair ranks #467,948 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of done vs dörr
Shared letters: d. Private to "done": eno. Private to "dörr": rö.
"done" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "dörr" · 4 letters · shape CVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- done ← ddone · dnoe · doen · donne · odne
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "done" and "dörr" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "done" or "dörr"?
Remembering done vs dörr
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 “done” entry
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