Which to use
“Hausherr” and “Häusler” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #39,988
- “Hausherr” frequency rank
- #43,980
- “Häusler” frequency rank
- 83968
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hausherr | Häusler |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Person, die in einer Familie die Entscheidungen fällt | Landbewohner, Eigentümer eines kleinen Hauses mit sehr geringem oder ganz ohne Landbesitz |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Hausherr and Häusler 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. Hausherr ([ˈhaʊ̯sˌhɛʁ]) and Häusler ([ˈhɔɪ̯slɐ]) 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 83968, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Hausherr is recorded at frequency rank #39,988, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈhaʊ̯sˌhɛʁ]. Häusler is at rank #43,980, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈhɔɪ̯slɐ].
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 83968, this pair ranks #131,249 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Hausherr vs Häusler
Shared letters: ehrsu. Private to "Hausherr": a. Private to "Häusler": lä.
"Hausherr" · 8 letters · shape CVVCCVCC · "Häusler" · 7 letters · shape CVVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Hausherr ← ahusherr · hasuherr · hauhserr · hausehrr · hausher · haushherr · haushrer · haussherr
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Hausherr" and "Häusler" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Hausherr" or "Häusler"?
Remembering Hausherr vs Häusler
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 “Hausherr” entry
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