Which to use
“Fahrbahn” and “Fährmann” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,541
- “Fahrbahn” frequency rank
- #36,940
- “Fährmann” frequency rank
- 46481
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Fahrbahn | Fährmann |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | befestigte Oberseite, Fahrfläche einer Straße | jemand, der eine Fähre (und damit Menschen und/oder Gut) über ein Gewässer führt |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Fahrbahn and Fährmann 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. Fahrbahn ([ˈfaːɐ̯ˌbaːn]) and Fährmann ([ˈfɛːɐ̯ˌman]) 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 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 46481, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Fahrbahn is recorded at frequency rank #9,541, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈfaːɐ̯ˌbaːn]. Fährmann is at rank #36,940, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈfɛːɐ̯ˌman].
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 46481, this pair ranks #1,317,604 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Fahrbahn vs Fährmann
Shared letters: afhnr. Private to "Fahrbahn": b. Private to "Fährmann": mä.
"Fahrbahn" · 8 letters · shape CVCCCVCC · "Fährmann" · 8 letters · shape CVCCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Fahrbahn ← afhrbahn · fahbrahn · fahhrbahn · fahrabhn · fahrbahhn · fahrbahnn · fahrbanh · fahrbbahn
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Fahrbahn" and "Fährmann" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Fahrbahn" or "Fährmann"?
Remembering Fahrbahn vs Fährmann
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 “Fahrbahn” entry
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