FeindenvsFundenWhat's the difference?

Which to use

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

#15,358
“Feinden” frequency rank
#30,066
“Funden” frequency rank
45424
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature Feinden Funden
Definition Dativ Plural des Substantivs Feind Dativ Plural des Substantivs Fund

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Feinden and Funden apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

7 ch
Feinden
6 ch
Funden

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

A purely visual mix-up. Feinden ([ˈfaɪ̯ndn̩]) and Funden ([ˈfʊndn̩]) 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 45424, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

Feinden is recorded at frequency rank #15,358, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈfaɪ̯ndn̩]. Funden is at rank #30,066, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈfʊndn̩].

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 45424, this pair ranks #1,353,488 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Orthographic DNA of Feinden vs Funden

Shared letters: defn. Private to "Feinden": i. Private to "Funden": u.

"Feinden" · 7 letters · shape CVVCCVC  ·  "Funden" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC

Known mistypes of this pair

  • Feindenefinden · feidnen · feindden · feindenn · feindne · feinedn · feinnden · feniden
  • Fundenffunden · fnuden · fudnen · fundden · fundenn · fundne · funedn · funnden

Frequency comparison

Feinden#15,358
Funden#30,066

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "Feinden" and "Funden" be used interchangeably?
No. They are said differently ([ˈfaɪ̯ndn̩] versus [ˈfʊndn̩]) and carry different meanings; reading the sentence aloud is usually enough to catch the wrong one.
Which is more common, "Feinden" or "Funden"?
"Feinden" is the more common of the two: it sits at frequency rank #15,358 in our German list, against #30,066 for "Funden". The two are close in frequency, so neither is a safe default; check the meaning rather than guessing.

Remembering Feinden vs Funden

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

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