Which to use
“Indikation” and “Indikator” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #28,257
- “Indikation” frequency rank
- #16,184
- “Indikator” frequency rank
- 44441
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Indikation | Indikator |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Umstand, aus dem heraus die Anwendung bestimmter medizinischer Heilbehandlung angezeigt erscheint | Hilfsmittel, das die Verfolgung intransparenter Abläufe ermöglicht, indem es das Erreichen oder Verlassen bestimmter Zustände anzeigt |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Indikation and Indikator apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Indikation ([ɪndikaˈt͡si̯oːn]) and Indikator ([ɪndiˈkaːtoːɐ̯]) 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 44441, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Indikation is recorded at frequency rank #28,257, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɪndikaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Indikator is at rank #16,184, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ɪndiˈkaːtoːɐ̯].
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 44441, this pair ranks #1,386,090 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Indikation vs Indikator
Shared letters: adiknot. Private to "Indikation": -. Private to "Indikator": r.
"Indikation" · 10 letters · shape VCCVCVCVVC · "Indikator" · 9 letters · shape VCCVCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Indikation ← idnikation · inddikation · indiaktion · indikaiton · indikatino · indikationn · indikatoin · indikattion
- Indikator ← idnikator · inddikator · indiaktor · indikaotr · indikatorr · indikatro · indikattor · indikkator
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Indikation" and "Indikator" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Indikation" or "Indikator"?
Remembering Indikation vs Indikator
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 “Indikation” entry
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