Which to use
“Klaue” and “Klaus” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #38,224
- “Klaue” frequency rank
- #1,775
- “Klaus” frequency rank
- 39999
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Klaue | Klaus |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Hornteil des Tierfußes, besonders Huf von Wiederkäuern, Kralle von Raubvögeln | meist an eine Synagoge angeschlossenes Lehrhaus oder angeschlossene Schule, in der Juden ihre Tora- und Talmudstudien betreiben können |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Klaue and Klaus 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. Klaue ([ˈklaʊ̯ə]) and Klaus ([klaʊ̯s]) 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 a single letter - e in “Klaue” becomes s in “Klaus”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 39999, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Klaue is recorded at frequency rank #38,224, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈklaʊ̯ə]. Klaus is at rank #1,775, tagged as anoun, pronounced [klaʊ̯s].
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 39999, this pair ranks #1,520,884 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Klaue vs Klaus
Shared letters: aklu. Private to "Klaue": e. Private to "Klaus": s.
"Klaue" · 5 letters · shape CCVVV · "Klaus" · 5 letters · shape CCVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Klaue" and "Klaus" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Klaue" or "Klaus"?
Remembering Klaue vs Klaus
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 “Klaue” entry
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