Which to use
“Fraktion” and “Funktion” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,247
- “Fraktion” frequency rank
- #1,387
- “Funktion” frequency rank
- 4634
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Fraktion | Funktion |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ein freiwilliger Zusammenschluss von Abgeordneten zur Durchsetzung ihrer politischen Interessen und Ziele in einem Parlament | Aufgabe, Sinn und Zweck |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Fraktion and Funktion apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Fraktion ([fʁakˈt͡si̯oːn]) and Funktion ([fʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːn]) 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 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 4634, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Fraktion is recorded at frequency rank #3,247, classified as anoun, pronounced [fʁakˈt͡si̯oːn]. Funktion is at rank #1,387, tagged as anoun, pronounced [fʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːn].
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 4634, this pair ranks #1,997,150 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Fraktion vs Funktion
Shared letters: fiknot. Private to "Fraktion": ar. Private to "Funktion": u.
"Fraktion" · 8 letters · shape CCVCCVVC · "Funktion" · 8 letters · shape CVCCCVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Fraktion" and "Funktion" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Fraktion" or "Funktion"?
Remembering Fraktion vs Funktion
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 “Fraktion” entry
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