Which to use
“Gemälde” and “Gemälden” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #5,085
- “Gemälde” frequency rank
- #23,149
- “Gemälden” frequency rank
- 28234
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Gemälde | Gemälden |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ein auf einen Träger (etwa eine Leinwand) aufgebrachtes Bild | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Gemälde |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Gemälde and Gemälden apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Gemälde ([ɡəˈmɛːldə]) and Gemälden ([ɡəˈmɛːldn̩]) 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 1 extra letter(s) - “Gemälde” sits inside “Gemälden”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 28234, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Gemälde is recorded at frequency rank #5,085, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɡəˈmɛːldə]. Gemälden is at rank #23,149, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ɡəˈmɛːldn̩].
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 28234, this pair ranks #1,788,314 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Gemälde vs Gemälden
Shared letters: deglmä. Private to "Gemälde": -. Private to "Gemälden": n.
"Gemälde" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV · "Gemälden" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Gemälde" and "Gemälden" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Gemälde" or "Gemälden"?
Remembering Gemälde vs Gemälden
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 “Gemälde” entry
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