Which to use
“Gefälle” and “Gemälde” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #19,228
- “Gefälle” frequency rank
- #5,085
- “Gemälde” frequency rank
- 24313
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Gefälle | Gemälde |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | der Grad der Neigung einer Straße oder eines Geländes | ein auf einen Träger (etwa eine Leinwand) aufgebrachtes Bild |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Gefälle and Gemälde 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. Gefälle ([ɡəˈfɛlə]) and Gemälde ([ɡəˈmɛːldə]) 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 24313, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Gefälle is recorded at frequency rank #19,228, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɡəˈfɛlə]. Gemälde is at rank #5,085, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ɡəˈmɛːldə].
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 24313, this pair ranks #1,849,386 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Gefälle vs Gemälde
Shared letters: eglä. Private to "Gefälle": f. Private to "Gemälde": dm.
"Gefälle" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV · "Gemälde" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Gefälle" and "Gemälde" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Gefälle" or "Gemälde"?
Remembering Gefälle vs Gemälde
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 “Gefälle” entry
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