Which to use
“Gramm” and “Graus” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #5,601
- “Gramm” frequency rank
- #43,228
- “Graus” frequency rank
- 48829
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Gramm | Graus |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Maßeinheit der Masse, die einem Tausendstel des Kilogramms entspricht | etwas entsetzlich Fürchterliches |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Gramm and Graus apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Gramm ([ɡʁam]) and Graus ([ɡʁaʊ̯s]) 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 48829, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Gramm is recorded at frequency rank #5,601, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɡʁam]. Graus is at rank #43,228, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ɡʁaʊ̯s].
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 48829, this pair ranks #1,234,100 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Gramm vs Graus
Shared letters: agr. Private to "Gramm": m. Private to "Graus": su.
"Gramm" · 5 letters · shape CCVCC · "Graus" · 5 letters · shape CCVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Gramm" and "Graus" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Gramm" or "Graus"?
Remembering Gramm vs Graus
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 “Gramm” entry
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