Which to use
“Grundstücken” and “Grundstückes” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #18,912
- “Grundstücken” frequency rank
- #48,946
- “Grundstückes” frequency rank
- 67858
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Grundstücken | Grundstückes |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Grundstück | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Grundstück |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Grundstücken and Grundstückes apart are highlighted. They share 11 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Grundstücken ([ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏkn̩]) and Grundstückes ([ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏkəs]) 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 a single letter - n in “Grundstücken” becomes s in “Grundstückes”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 67858, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Grundstücken is recorded at frequency rank #18,912, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏkn̩]. Grundstückes is at rank #48,946, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏkəs].
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 67858, this pair ranks #526,507 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Grundstücken vs Grundstückes
Shared letters: cdegknrstuü. Private to "Grundstücken": -. Private to "Grundstückes": -.
"Grundstücken" · 12 letters · shape CCVCCCCVCCVC · "Grundstückes" · 12 letters · shape CCVCCCCVCCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Grundstücken" and "Grundstückes" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Grundstücken" or "Grundstückes"?
Remembering Grundstücken vs Grundstückes
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 “Grundstücken” entry
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