GrundstückesvsGrundstücksWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“Grundstückes” and “Grundstücks” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#48,946
“Grundstückes” frequency rank
#17,605
“Grundstücks” frequency rank
66551
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature Grundstückes Grundstücks
Definition Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Grundstück Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Grundstück

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Grundstückes and Grundstücks apart are highlighted. They share 11 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

12 ch
Grundstückes
11 ch
Grundstücks

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

A purely visual mix-up. Grundstückes ([ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏkəs]) and Grundstücks ([ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏks]) 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 66551, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

Grundstückes is recorded at frequency rank #48,946, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏkəs]. Grundstücks is at rank #17,605, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏks].

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 66551, this pair ranks #569,396 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Orthographic DNA of Grundstückes vs Grundstücks

Shared letters: cdgknrstuü. Private to "Grundstückes": e. Private to "Grundstücks": -.

"Grundstückes" · 12 letters · shape CCVCCCCVCCVC  ·  "Grundstücks" · 11 letters · shape CCVCCCCVCCC

Frequency comparison

Grundstückes#48,946
Grundstücks#17,605

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "Grundstückes" and "Grundstücks" be used interchangeably?
No. They are said differently ([ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏkəs] versus [ˈɡʁʊntˌʃtʏks]) and carry different meanings; reading the sentence aloud is usually enough to catch the wrong one.
Which is more common, "Grundstückes" or "Grundstücks"?
"Grundstücks" is the more common of the two: it sits at frequency rank #17,605 in our German list, against #48,946 for "Grundstückes". The two are close in frequency, so neither is a safe default; check the meaning rather than guessing.

Remembering Grundstückes vs Grundstücks

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 “Grundstückes” entry
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list