Which to use
“klamm” and “krumm” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #40,031
- “klamm” frequency rank
- #24,416
- “krumm” frequency rank
- 64447
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | klamm | krumm |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | feucht, oft in Verbindung mit dem Empfinden von Kälte | nicht gerade, sondern mit einer oder mehreren bogenförmigen Abweichungen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set klamm and krumm 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 krumm ([kʁʊm]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 64447, 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]. krumm is at rank #24,416, tagged as anadj, pronounced [kʁʊm].
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 64447, this pair ranks #641,252 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of klamm vs krumm
Shared letters: km. Private to "klamm": al. Private to "krumm": ru.
"klamm" · 5 letters · shape CCVCC · "krumm" · 5 letters · shape CCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "klamm" and "krumm" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "klamm" or "krumm"?
Remembering klamm vs krumm
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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