Which to use
“Graus” and “Gravur” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #43,228
- “Graus” frequency rank
- #40,576
- “Gravur” frequency rank
- 83804
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Graus | Gravur |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | etwas entsetzlich Fürchterliches | durch Ausschneiden/Ausstechen aus einem harten Material hergestellte Verzierung (Bild oder Schrift) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Graus and Gravur apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Graus ([ɡʁaʊ̯s]) and Gravur ([ɡʁaˈvuːɐ̯]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 83804, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Graus is recorded at frequency rank #43,228, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɡʁaʊ̯s]. Gravur is at rank #40,576, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ɡʁaˈvuːɐ̯].
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 83804, this pair ranks #133,867 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Graus vs Gravur
Shared letters: agru. Private to "Graus": s. Private to "Gravur": v.
"Graus" · 5 letters · shape CCVVC · "Gravur" · 6 letters · shape CCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Graus" and "Gravur" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Graus" or "Gravur"?
Remembering Graus vs Gravur
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 “Graus” entry
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