Which to use
“Hacke” and “Hähne” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #23,553
- “Hacke” frequency rank
- #49,790
- “Hähne” frequency rank
- 73343
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hacke | Hähne |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Gartengerät zum Auflockern der Erde | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Hahn |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Hacke and Hähne apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Hacke ([ˈhakə]) and Hähne ([ˈhɛːnə]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 73343, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Hacke is recorded at frequency rank #23,553, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈhakə]. Hähne is at rank #49,790, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈhɛːnə].
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 73343, this pair ranks #362,951 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Hacke vs Hähne
Shared letters: eh. Private to "Hacke": ack. Private to "Hähne": nä.
"Hacke" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "Hähne" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Hacke ← ahcke · haccke · hacek · hackke · hakce · hcake · hhacke
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Hacke" and "Hähne" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Hacke" or "Hähne"?
Remembering Hacke vs Hähne
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 “Hacke” entry
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