Which to use
“Kaste” and “Kröte” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #45,378
- “Kaste” frequency rank
- #33,158
- “Kröte” frequency rank
- 78536
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Kaste | Kröte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | geschlossene Gesellschaftsschicht innerhalb einer (insbesondere der hinduistischen) Gesellschaftsordnung | dem Frosch ähnliche, kurzbeinige, springende Amphibie mit plumpem Körper und warzenbedeckter, Giftstoffe absondernder Haut |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Kaste and Kröte 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. Kaste ([ˈkastə]) and Kröte ([ˈkʁøːtə]) 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 78536, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Kaste is recorded at frequency rank #45,378, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈkastə]. Kröte is at rank #33,158, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkʁøːtə].
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 78536, this pair ranks #236,150 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Kaste vs Kröte
Shared letters: ekt. Private to "Kaste": as. Private to "Kröte": rö.
"Kaste" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "Kröte" · 5 letters · shape CCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Kaste ← akste · kaset · kasste · kastte · katse · kkaste · ksate
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Kaste" and "Kröte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Kaste" or "Kröte"?
Remembering Kaste vs Kröte
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 “Kaste” entry
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