Which to use
“Hexe” and “hope” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #11,254
- “Hexe” frequency rank
- #11,068
- “hope” frequency rank
- 22322
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hexe | hope |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Hoffnung |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Hexe and hope apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Hexe ([ˈhɛksə]) and hope ([həʊp]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 22322, 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]. hope is at rank #11,068, tagged as anoun, pronounced [həʊp].
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 22322, this pair ranks #1,875,572 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Hexe vs hope
Shared letters: eh. Private to "Hexe": x. Private to "hope": op.
"Hexe" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "hope" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Hexe" and "hope" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Hexe" or "hope"?
Remembering Hexe vs hope
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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