Which to use
“Dur” and “Dürre” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #10,455
- “Dur” frequency rank
- #17,858
- “Dürre” frequency rank
- 28313
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dur | Dürre |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tongeschlecht einer Klangverbindung, deren Charakteristikum eine große Terz im Verhältnis zum Grundton ist | Periode des Wassermangels, die zu Schäden in der Landwirtschaft führt |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Dur and Dürre apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Dur ([duːɐ̯]) and Dürre ([ˈdʏʁə]) 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 28313, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Dur is recorded at frequency rank #10,455, classified as anoun, pronounced [duːɐ̯]. Dürre is at rank #17,858, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈdʏʁə].
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 28313, this pair ranks #1,787,002 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Dur vs Dürre
Shared letters: dr. Private to "Dur": u. Private to "Dürre": eü.
"Dur" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "Dürre" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Dur" and "Dürre" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering Dur vs Dürre
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 “Dur” entry
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