Which to use
“Ketten” and “Kröten” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #7,780
- “Ketten” frequency rank
- #29,203
- “Kröten” frequency rank
- 36983
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Ketten | Kröten |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Kette | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Kröte |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Ketten and Kröten apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Ketten ([ˈkɛtn̩]) and Kröten ([ˈkʁøːtn̩]) 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 36983, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Ketten is recorded at frequency rank #7,780, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈkɛtn̩]. Kröten is at rank #29,203, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkʁøːtn̩].
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 36983, this pair ranks #1,601,766 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Ketten vs Kröten
Shared letters: eknt. Private to "Ketten": -. Private to "Kröten": rö.
"Ketten" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "Kröten" · 6 letters · shape CCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Ketten ← ektten · keten · ketetn · kettenn · kettne · kketten · kteten
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Ketten" and "Kröten" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Ketten" or "Kröten"?
Remembering Ketten vs Kröten
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 “Ketten” entry
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