FeldervsFeldesWhat's the difference?

Which to use

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

#5,942
“Felder” frequency rank
#18,883
“Feldes” frequency rank
24825
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature Felder Feldes
Definition Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Feld Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Feld

Where the spellings diverge

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

6 ch
Felder
6 ch
Feldes

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

Felder and Feldes 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 a single letter - r in “Felder” becomes s in “Feldes” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 24825, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

Felder is recorded at frequency rank #5,942, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈfɛldɐ]. Feldes is at rank #18,883, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈfɛldəs].

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 24825, this pair ranks #1,842,154 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.

Frequency comparison

Felder#5,942
Feldes#18,883

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "Felder" and "Feldes" be used interchangeably?
No, "Felder" and "Feldes" 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 Felder vs Feldes

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 “Felder” entry
  • Browse more pairs most likely to be confused. Most confusable

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

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