Which to use
“hach” is an intj and “hama” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #15,115
- “hach” frequency rank
- #44,666
- “hama” frequency rank
- 59781
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | hach | hama |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Ausruf der freudigen Überraschung | Eimer, Schüssel |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set hach and hama apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: hach is anintj and hamaanoun. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 59781, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
hach is recorded at frequency rank #15,115, classified as anintj, pronounced [hax]. hama is at rank #44,666, tagged as anoun.
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 59781, this pair ranks #811,590 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of hach vs hama
Shared letters: ah. Private to "hach": c. Private to "hama": m.
"hach" · 4 letters · shape CVCC · "hama" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "hach" and "hama" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "hach" or "hama"?
Remembering hach vs hama
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an intj, it's “hach”; for a noun, it's “hama”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “hach” entry
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