Which to use
“Hase” is a noun and “hash” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #10,295
- “Hase” frequency rank
- #45,335
- “hash” frequency rank
- 55630
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hase | hash |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Säugetier mit langen Ohren aus der Gattung Lepus, speziell der Feldhase | Fleisch oder Gemüse hacken, Fleisch zu Hackfleisch verarbeiten |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Hase and hash apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: Hase is [ˈhaːzə] while hash is [hæʃ]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by a single letter - e in “Hase” becomes h in “hash”, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 55630, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Hase is recorded at frequency rank #10,295, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈhaːzə]. hash is at rank #45,335, tagged as averb, pronounced [hæʃ].
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 55630, this pair ranks #972,103 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Hase vs hash
Shared letters: ahs. Private to "Hase": e. Private to "hash": -.
"Hase" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "hash" · 4 letters · shape CVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Hase" and "hash" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Hase" or "hash"?
Remembering Hase vs hash
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “Hase”; for a verb, it's “hash”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Hase” entry
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