Which to use
“Kinde” and “Kino” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #39,467
- “Kinde” frequency rank
- #1,974
- “Kino” frequency rank
- 41441
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Kinde | Kino |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Variante für den Dativ Singular des Substantivs Kind | Gebäude oder Raum, in dem Filme auf einer Leinwand vorgeführt werden |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Kinde and Kino 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. Kinde ([ˈkɪndə]) and Kino ([ˈkiːno]) 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 41441, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Kinde is recorded at frequency rank #39,467, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈkɪndə]. Kino is at rank #1,974, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkiːno].
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 41441, this pair ranks #1,479,321 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Kinde vs Kino
Shared letters: ikn. Private to "Kinde": de. Private to "Kino": o.
"Kinde" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "Kino" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Kinde" and "Kino" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Kinde" or "Kino"?
Remembering Kinde vs Kino
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 “Kinde” entry
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