Which to use
“Kläger” and “Klaue” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,052
- “Kläger” frequency rank
- #38,224
- “Klaue” frequency rank
- 47276
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Kläger | Klaue |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | jemand, der vor Gericht eine Klage führt | Hornteil des Tierfußes, besonders Huf von Wiederkäuern, Kralle von Raubvögeln |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Kläger and Klaue 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. Kläger ([ˈklɛːɡɐ]) 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 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 47276, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Kläger is recorded at frequency rank #9,052, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈklɛːɡɐ]. 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 47276, this pair ranks #1,290,032 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Kläger vs Klaue
Shared letters: ekl. Private to "Kläger": grä. Private to "Klaue": au.
"Kläger" · 6 letters · shape CCVCVC · "Klaue" · 5 letters · shape CCVVV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Klaue ← kalue · kklaue · klaeu · kllaue · kluae · lkaue
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Kläger" and "Klaue" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Kläger" or "Klaue"?
Remembering Kläger 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 “Kläger” entry
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