Which to use
“einkaufen” is a verb and “Einkaufs” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #3,722
- “einkaufen” frequency rank
- #36,903
- “Einkaufs” frequency rank
- 40625
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | einkaufen | Einkaufs |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Gegenstände des täglichen Bedarfs erwerben | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Einkauf |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set einkaufen and Einkaufs apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: einkaufen is [ˈaɪ̯nˌkaʊ̯fn̩] while Einkaufs is [ˈaɪ̯nˌkaʊ̯fs]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 40625, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
einkaufen is recorded at frequency rank #3,722, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈaɪ̯nˌkaʊ̯fn̩]. Einkaufs is at rank #36,903, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈaɪ̯nˌkaʊ̯fs].
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 40625, this pair ranks #1,503,083 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of einkaufen vs Einkaufs
Shared letters: aefiknu. Private to "einkaufen": -. Private to "Einkaufs": s.
"einkaufen" · 9 letters · shape VVCCVVCVC · "Einkaufs" · 8 letters · shape VVCCVVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "einkaufen" and "Einkaufs" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "einkaufen" or "Einkaufs"?
Remembering einkaufen vs Einkaufs
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “einkaufen”; for a noun, it's “Einkaufs”.
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