Which to use
“Gebäck” and “Gepäck” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #20,586
- “Gebäck” frequency rank
- #6,189
- “Gepäck” frequency rank
- 26775
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Gebäck | Gepäck |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Speise auf Mehlbasis, welche auf einem Backblech oder in einer Form in einem Ofen oder in Fett in einer Pfanne eine ausreichend lange Zeit ausgebacken wurde | gesamte Ausrüstung für eine Reise, eine Wanderung oder einen Marsch |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Gebäck and Gepäck 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. Gebäck ([ɡəˈbɛk]) and Gepäck ([ɡəˈpɛk]) 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 a single letter - b in “Gebäck” becomes p in “Gepäck”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 26775, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Gebäck is recorded at frequency rank #20,586, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɡəˈbɛk]. Gepäck is at rank #6,189, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ɡəˈpɛk].
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 26775, this pair ranks #1,812,586 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Gebäck vs Gepäck
Shared letters: cegkä. Private to "Gebäck": b. Private to "Gepäck": p.
"Gebäck" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCC · "Gepäck" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Gebäck" and "Gepäck" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Gebäck" or "Gepäck"?
Remembering Gebäck vs Gepäck
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 “Gebäck” entry
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