Which to use
“Hafen” and “Hafens” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,532
- “Hafen” frequency rank
- #31,598
- “Hafens” frequency rank
- 35130
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hafen | Hafens |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | natürliches oder künstlich angelegtes Wasserbecken für Schiffe am Meeresrand oder an Binnenwasserwegen, um dort zu liegen und zu ankern, mit Anlagen zum Löschen, Laden, Reinigen und Ausbessern | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Hafen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Hafen and Hafens apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Hafen ([ˈhaːfn̩]) and Hafens ([ˈhaːfn̩s]) 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) - “Hafen” sits inside “Hafens”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 35130, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Hafen is recorded at frequency rank #3,532, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈhaːfn̩]. Hafens is at rank #31,598, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈhaːfn̩s].
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 35130, this pair ranks #1,647,344 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Hafen vs Hafens
Shared letters: aefhn. Private to "Hafen": -. Private to "Hafens": s.
"Hafen" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "Hafens" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Hafen" and "Hafens" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Hafen" or "Hafens"?
Remembering Hafen vs Hafens
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 “Hafen” entry
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