Which to use
“Ferienhaus” and “Ferienhäuser” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #18,884
- “Ferienhaus” frequency rank
- #43,171
- “Ferienhäuser” frequency rank
- 62055
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Ferienhaus | Ferienhäuser |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | (meist kleines) Haus, das nur als vorübergehender Aufenthalt in freier Zeit genutzt wird | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Ferienhaus |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Ferienhaus and Ferienhäuser apart are highlighted. They share 9 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Ferienhaus ([ˈfeːʁiənˌhaʊ̯s]) and Ferienhäuser ([ˈfeːʁiənˌhɔɪ̯zɐ]) 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 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 62055, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Ferienhaus is recorded at frequency rank #18,884, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈfeːʁiənˌhaʊ̯s]. Ferienhäuser is at rank #43,171, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈfeːʁiənˌhɔɪ̯zɐ].
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 62055, this pair ranks #726,833 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Ferienhaus vs Ferienhäuser
Shared letters: efhinrsu. Private to "Ferienhaus": a. Private to "Ferienhäuser": ä.
"Ferienhaus" · 10 letters · shape CVCVVCCVVC · "Ferienhäuser" · 12 letters · shape CVCVVCCVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Ferienhaus ← efrienhaus · feirenhaus · fereinhaus · feriehnaus · ferienahus · ferienhasu · ferienhauss · ferienhhaus
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Ferienhaus" and "Ferienhäuser" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering Ferienhaus vs Ferienhäuser
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 “Ferienhaus” entry
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