Which to use
“Grundstück” and “Grundstücke” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #4,124
- “Grundstück” frequency rank
- #8,215
- “Grundstücke” frequency rank
- 12339
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Grundstück | Grundstücke |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | relativ kleiner, abgegrenzter Teil der Erdoberfläche; Parzelle | Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Grundstück |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Grundstück and Grundstücke apart are highlighted. They share 10 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Grundstück ([ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏk]) and Grundstücke ([ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏkə]) 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) - “Grundstück” sits inside “Grundstücke”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 12339, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Grundstück is recorded at frequency rank #4,124, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏk]. Grundstücke is at rank #8,215, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏkə].
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 12339, this pair ranks #1,964,744 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Grundstück vs Grundstücke
Shared letters: cdgknrstuü. Private to "Grundstück": -. Private to "Grundstücke": e.
"Grundstück" · 10 letters · shape CCVCCCCVCC · "Grundstücke" · 11 letters · shape CCVCCCCVCCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Grundstück" and "Grundstücke" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Grundstück" or "Grundstücke"?
Remembering Grundstück vs Grundstücke
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 “Grundstück” entry
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