Which to use
“Dürre” and “Dürren” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #17,858
- “Dürre” frequency rank
- #35,718
- “Dürren” frequency rank
- 53576
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dürre | Dürren |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Periode des Wassermangels, die zu Schäden in der Landwirtschaft führt | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Dürre |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Dürre and Dürren apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Dürre ([ˈdʏʁə]) and Dürren ([ˈdʏʁən]) 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) - “Dürre” sits inside “Dürren”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 53576, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Dürre is recorded at frequency rank #17,858, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈdʏʁə]. Dürren is at rank #35,718, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈdʏʁən].
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 53576, this pair ranks #1,052,582 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Dürre vs Dürren
Shared letters: derü. Private to "Dürre": -. Private to "Dürren": n.
"Dürre" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "Dürren" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Dürre" and "Dürren" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Dürre" or "Dürren"?
Remembering Dürre vs Dürren
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 “Dürre” entry
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