ExemplarevsExemplarenWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“Exemplare” and “Exemplaren” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#6,421
“Exemplare” frequency rank
#12,909
“Exemplaren” frequency rank
19330
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature Exemplare Exemplaren
Definition Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Exemplar Dativ Plural des Substantivs Exemplar

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Exemplare and Exemplaren apart are highlighted. They share 9 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

9 ch
Exemplare
10 ch
Exemplaren

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

Exemplare and Exemplaren form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “Exemplare” sits inside “Exemplaren” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 19330, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

Exemplare is recorded at frequency rank #6,421, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɛksɛmˈplaːʁə]. Exemplaren is at rank #12,909, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ɛksɛmˈplaːʁən].

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 19330, this pair ranks #1,909,503 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.

Frequency comparison

Exemplare#6,421
Exemplaren#12,909

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "Exemplare" and "Exemplaren" be used interchangeably?
No, "Exemplare" and "Exemplaren" have distinct meanings and cannot be swapped without changing the meaning of a sentence. Understanding the specific definition and context for each word is essential for correct usage.

Remembering Exemplare vs Exemplaren

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 “Exemplare” entry
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list