Which to use
“Edelmetall” and “Edelmetalle” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #36,274
- “Edelmetall” frequency rank
- #43,119
- “Edelmetalle” frequency rank
- 79393
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Edelmetall | Edelmetalle |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | schwer in Reaktion zu bringendes Metall, das in der Spannungsreihe hinter dem Wasserstoff steht und ein positives Normalpotential besitzt | Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Edelmetall |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Edelmetall and Edelmetalle apart are highlighted. They share 10 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Edelmetall ([ˈeːdl̩meˌtal]) and Edelmetalle ([ˈeːdl̩meˌtalə]) 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) - “Edelmetall” sits inside “Edelmetalle”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 79393, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Edelmetall is recorded at frequency rank #36,274, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈeːdl̩meˌtal]. Edelmetalle is at rank #43,119, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈeːdl̩meˌtalə].
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 79393, this pair ranks #217,380 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Edelmetall vs Edelmetalle
Shared letters: adelmt. Private to "Edelmetall": -. Private to "Edelmetalle": -.
"Edelmetall" · 10 letters · shape VCVCCVCVCC · "Edelmetalle" · 11 letters · shape VCVCCVCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Edelmetall ← deelmetall · eddelmetall · edelemtall · edellmetall · edelmeatll · edelmetal · edelmetlal · edelmettall
- Edelmetalle ← deelmetalle · eddelmetalle · edelemtalle · edellmetalle · edelmeatlle · edelmetale · edelmetalel · edelmetlale
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Edelmetall" and "Edelmetalle" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Edelmetall" or "Edelmetalle"?
Remembering Edelmetall vs Edelmetalle
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 “Edelmetall” entry
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