Which to use
“Hexe” and “Hexer” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #11,254
- “Hexe” frequency rank
- #45,347
- “Hexer” frequency rank
- 56601
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hexe | Hexer |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | weibliches, bösgesinntes und dämonisches Märchen- oder Sagenwesen zumeist in Gestalt einer hässlichen, zauberkräftigen Greisin mit einem Buckel und einer langen, krummen Nase, die Schadenszauber auf den Menschen ausüben kann und mit dem Teufel durch einen Pakt oder Buhlschaft verbündet ist | männliche Hexe |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Hexe and Hexer apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Hexe and Hexer form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “Hexe” sits inside “Hexer” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 56601, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Hexe is recorded at frequency rank #11,254, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈhɛksə]. Hexer is at rank #45,347, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈhɛksɐ].
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 56601, this pair ranks #934,001 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Hexe" and "Hexer" be used interchangeably?
Remembering Hexe vs Hexer
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 “Hexe” entry
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