Which to use
“Ion” and “Ionen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #22,388
- “Ion” frequency rank
- #15,664
- “Ionen” frequency rank
- 38052
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Ion | Ionen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | elektrisch geladenes Teilchen, das aus einem neutralen Atom oder Molekül durch Anlagerung oder Abgabe von Elektronen (Ionisation) entsteht | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Ion |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Ion and Ionen apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Ion ([iˈoːn]) and Ionen ([iˈoːnən]) 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 2 extra letter(s) - “Ion” sits inside “Ionen”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 38052, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Ion is recorded at frequency rank #22,388, classified as anoun, pronounced [iˈoːn]. Ionen is at rank #15,664, tagged as anoun, pronounced [iˈoːnən].
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 38052, this pair ranks #1,574,071 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Ion vs Ionen
Shared letters: ino. Private to "Ion": -. Private to "Ionen": e.
"Ion" · 3 letters · shape VVC · "Ionen" · 5 letters · shape VVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Ionen ← inoen · ioenn · ionenn · ionne · ionnen · oinen
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Ion" and "Ionen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Ion" or "Ionen"?
Remembering Ion vs Ionen
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 “Ion” entry
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