Which to use
“Gros” and “Grosse” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #16,727
- “Gros” frequency rank
- #259
- “Grosse” frequency rank
- 16986
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Gros | Grosse |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | zwölf Dutzend (144 Stück) | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Gros |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Gros and Grosse 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. Gros ([ɡʁɔs]) and Grosse ([ˈɡʁɔsə]) 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 2 extra letter(s) - “Gros” sits inside “Grosse”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 16986, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Gros is recorded at frequency rank #16,727, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɡʁɔs]. Grosse is at rank #259, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈɡʁɔsə].
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 16986, this pair ranks #1,931,342 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Gros vs Grosse
Shared letters: gors. Private to "Gros": -. Private to "Grosse": e.
"Gros" · 4 letters · shape CCVC · "Grosse" · 6 letters · shape CCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Gros" and "Grosse" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Gros" or "Grosse"?
Remembering Gros vs Grosse
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 “Gros” entry
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