Which to use
“klären” and “krähen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,900
- “klären” frequency rank
- #26,490
- “krähen” frequency rank
- 30390
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | klären | krähen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | mitteilen, wie sich etwas in Wahrheit verhält | den typischen Tierlaut eines Hahnes machen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set klären and krähen 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. klären ([ˈklɛːʁən]) and krähen ([ˈkʁɛːən]) 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 30390, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
klären is recorded at frequency rank #3,900, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈklɛːʁən]. krähen is at rank #26,490, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈkʁɛːən].
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 30390, this pair ranks #1,748,836 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of klären vs krähen
Shared letters: eknrä. Private to "klären": l. Private to "krähen": h.
"klären" · 6 letters · shape CCVCVC · "krähen" · 6 letters · shape CCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "klären" and "krähen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "klären" or "krähen"?
Remembering klären vs krähen
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 “klären” entry
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