Which to use
“Hindu” and “Hindus” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #35,235
- “Hindu” frequency rank
- #36,396
- “Hindus” frequency rank
- 71631
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hindu | Hindus |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | an den Hinduismus glaubender Mensch | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Hindu |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Hindu and Hindus 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. Hindu ([ˈhɪndu]) and Hindus ([ˈhɪndus]) 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 extra letter(s) - “Hindu” sits inside “Hindus”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 71631, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Hindu is recorded at frequency rank #35,235, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈhɪndu]. Hindus is at rank #36,396, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈhɪndus].
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 71631, this pair ranks #411,311 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Hindu vs Hindus
Shared letters: dhinu. Private to "Hindu": -. Private to "Hindus": s.
"Hindu" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "Hindus" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Hindu" and "Hindus" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Hindu" or "Hindus"?
Remembering Hindu vs Hindus
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 “Hindu” entry
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