Which to use
“Keil” and “Keule” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #16,197
- “Keil” frequency rank
- #22,396
- “Keule” frequency rank
- 38593
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Keil | Keule |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | spitz zulaufender Gegenstand aus festem Material in Form eines Prismas mit dreieckiger Grundfläche | ein Werkzeug oder Schlagwaffe, bestehend aus einem Griff und einem schweren Ende |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Keil and Keule 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. Keil ([kaɪ̯l]) and Keule ([ˈkɔɪ̯lə]) 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 38593, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Keil is recorded at frequency rank #16,197, classified as anoun, pronounced [kaɪ̯l]. Keule is at rank #22,396, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkɔɪ̯lə].
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 38593, this pair ranks #1,559,882 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Keil vs Keule
Shared letters: ekl. Private to "Keil": i. Private to "Keule": u.
"Keil" · 4 letters · shape CVVC · "Keule" · 5 letters · shape CVVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Keil" and "Keule" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Keil" or "Keule"?
Remembering Keil vs Keule
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 “Keil” entry
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