Which to use
“ecstasy” and “Ekstase” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #36,273
- “ecstasy” frequency rank
- #35,157
- “Ekstase” frequency rank
- 71430
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ecstasy | Ekstase |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Ecstasy | Zustand rauschhafter Trance, der Begeisterung, des Kontrollverlustes über das (normale) Bewusstsein |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ecstasy and Ekstase 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. ecstasy ([ɛkstɑzi]) and Ekstase ([ɛksˈtaːzə]) 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 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 71430, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ecstasy is recorded at frequency rank #36,273, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɛkstɑzi]. Ekstase is at rank #35,157, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ɛksˈtaːzə].
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 71430, this pair ranks #417,077 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of ecstasy vs Ekstase
Shared letters: aest. Private to "ecstasy": cy. Private to "Ekstase": k.
"ecstasy" · 7 letters · shape VCCCVCV · "Ekstase" · 7 letters · shape VCCCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ecstasy" and "Ekstase" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ecstasy" or "Ekstase"?
Remembering ecstasy vs Ekstase
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 “ecstasy” entry
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