Which to use
“hohl” is an adjective and “hoi” is an intj - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #18,281
- “hohl” frequency rank
- #41,901
- “hoi” frequency rank
- 60182
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | hohl | hoi |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ohne Inhalt | Ausruf des (freudigen) Erstaunens |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set hohl and hoi apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: hohl is [hoːl] while hoi is [hɔɪ̯]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs intj), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 60182, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
hohl is recorded at frequency rank #18,281, classified as anadj, pronounced [hoːl]. hoi is at rank #41,901, tagged as anintj, pronounced [hɔɪ̯].
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 60182, this pair ranks #796,502 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of hohl vs hoi
Shared letters: ho. Private to "hohl": l. Private to "hoi": i.
"hohl" · 4 letters · shape CVCC · "hoi" · 3 letters · shape CVV
Known mistypes of this pair
- hohl ← hhohl · hhol · hohhl · hohll · holh · ohhl
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "hohl" and "hoi" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "hohl" or "hoi"?
Remembering hohl vs hoi
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “hohl”; for an intj, it's “hoi”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “hohl” entry
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