Which to use
“imp” and “ink” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #44,702
- “imp” frequency rank
- #45,363
- “ink” frequency rank
- 90065
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | imp | ink |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ein nicht mächtiges Fabelwesen von gedrungener Gestalt; meist grünlich/bräunliche Hautfarbe | Tinte |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set imp and ink apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. imp ([ɪmp]) and ink ([ɪŋk]) 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 90065, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
imp is recorded at frequency rank #44,702, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɪmp]. ink is at rank #45,363, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ɪŋk].
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 90065, this pair ranks #50,766 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of imp vs ink
Shared letters: i. Private to "imp": mp. Private to "ink": kn.
"imp" · 3 letters · shape VCC · "ink" · 3 letters · shape VCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "imp" and "ink" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "imp" or "ink"?
Remembering imp vs ink
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 “imp” entry
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