Which to use
“Keule” is a noun and “kreuze” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #22,396
- “Keule” frequency rank
- #13,882
- “kreuze” frequency rank
- 36278
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Keule | kreuze |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ein Werkzeug oder Schlagwaffe, bestehend aus einem Griff und einem schweren Ende | 1. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs kreuzen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Keule and kreuze apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: Keule is [ˈkɔɪ̯lə] while kreuze is [ˈkʁɔɪ̯t͡sə]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 36278, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Keule is recorded at frequency rank #22,396, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈkɔɪ̯lə]. kreuze is at rank #13,882, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈkʁɔɪ̯t͡sə].
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 36278, this pair ranks #1,619,601 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Keule vs kreuze
Shared letters: eku. Private to "Keule": l. Private to "kreuze": rz.
"Keule" · 5 letters · shape CVVCV · "kreuze" · 6 letters · shape CCVVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Keule" and "kreuze" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Keule" or "kreuze"?
Remembering Keule vs kreuze
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “Keule”; for a verb, it's “kreuze”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Keule” entry
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