Which to use
“Dreieck” and “Dreiecks” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #11,211
- “Dreieck” frequency rank
- #38,055
- “Dreiecks” frequency rank
- 49266
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dreieck | Dreiecks |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | geometrische Figur ^(→ WP), bei der drei nicht auf einer Geraden gelegene Punkte geradlinig verbunden sind und die dadurch entstehende Fläche | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Dreieck |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Dreieck and Dreiecks apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Dreieck ([ˈdʁaɪ̯ˌʔɛk]) and Dreiecks ([ˈdʁaɪ̯ˌʔɛks]) 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) - “Dreieck” sits inside “Dreiecks”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 49266, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Dreieck is recorded at frequency rank #11,211, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈdʁaɪ̯ˌʔɛk]. Dreiecks is at rank #38,055, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈdʁaɪ̯ˌʔɛks].
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 49266, this pair ranks #1,217,869 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Dreieck vs Dreiecks
Shared letters: cdeikr. Private to "Dreieck": -. Private to "Dreiecks": s.
"Dreieck" · 7 letters · shape CCVVVCC · "Dreiecks" · 8 letters · shape CCVVVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Dreieck" and "Dreiecks" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering Dreieck vs Dreiecks
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 “Dreieck” entry
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