Which to use
“Klaus” and “Klausur” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #1,775
- “Klaus” frequency rank
- #11,683
- “Klausur” frequency rank
- 13458
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Klaus | Klausur |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | meist an eine Synagoge angeschlossenes Lehrhaus oder angeschlossene Schule, in der Juden ihre Tora- und Talmudstudien betreiben können | Einsamkeit, Abgeschlossenheit |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Klaus and Klausur apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Klaus ([klaʊ̯s]) and Klausur ([klaʊ̯ˈzuːɐ̯]) 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 2 extra letter(s) - “Klaus” sits inside “Klausur”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 13458, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Klaus is recorded at frequency rank #1,775, classified as anoun, pronounced [klaʊ̯s]. Klausur is at rank #11,683, tagged as anoun, pronounced [klaʊ̯ˈzuːɐ̯].
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 13458, this pair ranks #1,957,855 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Klaus vs Klausur
Shared letters: aklsu. Private to "Klaus": -. Private to "Klausur": r.
"Klaus" · 5 letters · shape CCVVC · "Klausur" · 7 letters · shape CCVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Klaus" and "Klausur" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Klaus" or "Klausur"?
Remembering Klaus vs Klausur
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 “Klaus” entry
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