Which to use
“Hähne” and “Henne” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #49,790
- “Hähne” frequency rank
- #21,286
- “Henne” frequency rank
- 71076
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hähne | Henne |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Hahn | weiblicher Vogel (insbesondere bei Hühnern) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Hähne and Henne apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
This is the hard kind. Hähne and Henne are pronounced identically ([ˈhɛːnə]) and both work as anoun. Neither the ear nor the grammar will rescue you; only the meaning does, so the glosses below are the whole decision. They share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 71076, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Hähne is recorded at frequency rank #49,790, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈhɛːnə]. Henne is at rank #21,286, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈhɛnə].
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 71076, this pair ranks #427,485 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Hähne vs Henne
Shared letters: ehn. Private to "Hähne": ä. Private to "Henne": -.
"Hähne" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "Henne" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Henne ← ehnne · hene · henen · hhenne · hnene
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Hähne" and "Henne" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Hähne" or "Henne"?
Remembering Hähne vs Henne
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 “Hähne” entry
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