Which to use
“klar” is an adjective and “kola” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #257
- “klar” frequency rank
- #49,017
- “kola” frequency rank
- 49274
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | klar | kola |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | frei von Unreinheiten oder generell Störendem | Kolabaum (Cola) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set klar and kola apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: klar is [klaːɐ̯] while kola is [ˈkɔla]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 3 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 49274, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
klar is recorded at frequency rank #257, classified as anadj, pronounced [klaːɐ̯]. kola is at rank #49,017, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkɔla].
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 49274, this pair ranks #1,217,579 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of klar vs kola
Shared letters: akl. Private to "klar": r. Private to "kola": o.
"klar" · 4 letters · shape CCVC · "kola" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "klar" and "kola" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "klar" or "kola"?
Remembering klar vs kola
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “klar”; for a noun, it's “kola”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “klar” entry
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