Which to use
“Hauptstadt” and “Hauptstädte” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #2,299
- “Hauptstadt” frequency rank
- #49,770
- “Hauptstädte” frequency rank
- 52069
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hauptstadt | Hauptstädte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | eine Stadt, in der die obersten Verwaltungsorgane und fast auch immer Regierungsorgane eines Staates, Landes, Bezirks, Kreises oder einer Region ihren Sitz haben | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Hauptstadt |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Hauptstadt and Hauptstädte apart are highlighted. They share 9 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Hauptstadt ([ˈhaʊ̯ptˌʃtat]) and Hauptstädte ([ˈhaʊ̯ptˌʃtɛːtə]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 52069, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Hauptstadt is recorded at frequency rank #2,299, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈhaʊ̯ptˌʃtat]. Hauptstädte is at rank #49,770, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈhaʊ̯ptˌʃtɛːtə].
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 52069, this pair ranks #1,111,139 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Hauptstadt vs Hauptstädte
Shared letters: adhpstu. Private to "Hauptstadt": -. Private to "Hauptstädte": eä.
"Hauptstadt" · 10 letters · shape CVVCCCCVCC · "Hauptstädte" · 11 letters · shape CVVCCCCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Hauptstadt ← ahuptstadt · haputstadt · haupptstadt · haupsttadt · hauptsatdt · hauptsstadt · hauptstaddt · hauptstadtt
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Hauptstadt" and "Hauptstädte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Hauptstadt" or "Hauptstädte"?
Remembering Hauptstadt vs Hauptstädte
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 “Hauptstadt” entry
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