Which to use
“erstrahlen” and “erstrahlt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #38,725
- “erstrahlen” frequency rank
- #35,752
- “erstrahlt” frequency rank
- 74477
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | erstrahlen | erstrahlt |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | sich mit einem Schein, Glanz (Strahlen) zeigen | Partizip Perfekt des Verbs erstrahlen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set erstrahlen and erstrahlt apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. erstrahlen ([ɛɐ̯ˈʃtʁaːlən]) and erstrahlt ([ɛɐ̯ˈʃtʁaːlt]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 74477, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
erstrahlen is recorded at frequency rank #38,725, classified as averb, pronounced [ɛɐ̯ˈʃtʁaːlən]. erstrahlt is at rank #35,752, tagged as averb, pronounced [ɛɐ̯ˈʃtʁaːlt].
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 74477, this pair ranks #332,475 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of erstrahlen vs erstrahlt
Shared letters: aehlrst. Private to "erstrahlen": n. Private to "erstrahlt": -.
"erstrahlen" · 10 letters · shape VCCCCVCCVC · "erstrahlt" · 9 letters · shape VCCCCVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- erstrahlen ← errstrahlen · ersrtahlen · ersstrahlen · erstarhlen · erstraheln · erstrahhlen · erstrahlenn · erstrahllen
- erstrahlt ← errstrahlt · ersrtahlt · ersstrahlt · erstarhlt · erstrahhlt · erstrahllt · erstrahltt · erstrahtl
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "erstrahlen" and "erstrahlt" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "erstrahlen" or "erstrahlt"?
Remembering erstrahlen vs erstrahlt
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 “erstrahlen” entry
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