Which to use
“Klage” and “Klaue” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,898
- “Klage” frequency rank
- #38,224
- “Klaue” frequency rank
- 42122
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Klage | Klaue |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | sprachlich gefasste Äußerung unlustvoller Gefühle von Schmerz, Leid oder Trauer, etwa über den Tod eines Menschen | Hornteil des Tierfußes, besonders Huf von Wiederkäuern, Kralle von Raubvögeln |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Klage and Klaue 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. Klage ([ˈklaːɡə]) and Klaue ([ˈklaʊ̯ə]) 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 a single letter - g in “Klage” becomes u in “Klaue”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 42122, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Klage is recorded at frequency rank #3,898, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈklaːɡə]. Klaue is at rank #38,224, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈklaʊ̯ə].
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 42122, this pair ranks #1,458,916 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Klage vs Klaue
Shared letters: aekl. Private to "Klage": g. Private to "Klaue": u.
"Klage" · 5 letters · shape CCVCV · "Klaue" · 5 letters · shape CCVVV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Klage" and "Klaue" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Klage" or "Klaue"?
Remembering Klage vs Klaue
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 “Klage” entry
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