Which to use
“Hörer” and “Hose” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #11,260
- “Hörer” frequency rank
- #2,968
- “Hose” frequency rank
- 14228
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Hörer | Hose |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Person, die einem Radioprogramm oder sonstigen Sprechern zuhört | Kleidungsstück, das den Körper unterhalb der Taille (bis zu den Füßen) bedeckt und dabei jedes Bein einzeln umschließt. Der Plural ist auch für den Singular gebräuchlich, da eine Hose aus zwei Schläuchen (Hosen) besteht (vergleiche die Herkunft). |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Hörer and Hose 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. Hörer ([ˈhøːʁɐ]) and Hose ([ˈhoːzə]) 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 14228, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Hörer is recorded at frequency rank #11,260, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈhøːʁɐ]. Hose is at rank #2,968, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈhoːzə].
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 14228, this pair ranks #1,952,689 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Hörer vs Hose
Shared letters: eh. Private to "Hörer": rö. Private to "Hose": os.
"Hörer" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "Hose" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Hose ← hhose · hoes · hosse · hsoe · ohse
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Hörer" and "Hose" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Hörer" or "Hose"?
Remembering Hörer vs Hose
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 “Hörer” entry
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