Which to use
“klamm” and “klar” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #40,031
- “klamm” frequency rank
- #257
- “klar” frequency rank
- 40288
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | klamm | klar |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | feucht, oft in Verbindung mit dem Empfinden von Kälte | frei von Unreinheiten oder generell Störendem |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set klamm and klar 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. klamm ([klam]) and klar ([klaːɐ̯]) 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 40288, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
klamm is recorded at frequency rank #40,031, classified as anadj, pronounced [klam]. klar is at rank #257, tagged as anadj, pronounced [klaːɐ̯].
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 40288, this pair ranks #1,512,789 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of klamm vs klar
Shared letters: akl. Private to "klamm": m. Private to "klar": r.
"klamm" · 5 letters · shape CCVCC · "klar" · 4 letters · shape CCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "klamm" and "klar" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "klamm" or "klar"?
Remembering klamm vs klar
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 “klamm” entry
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