Which to use
“Klinke” and “Klippe” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #26,480
- “Klinke” frequency rank
- #26,481
- “Klippe” frequency rank
- 52961
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Klinke | Klippe |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Hebel zum Öffnen einer Tür durch Verschieben eines Riegels | großer, aus dem Meer ragender oder auf Höhe der Wasseroberfläche liegender Felsblock in Küstennähe |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Klinke and Klippe 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. Klinke ([ˈklɪŋkə]) and Klippe ([ˈklɪpə]) 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 52961, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Klinke is recorded at frequency rank #26,480, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈklɪŋkə]. Klippe is at rank #26,481, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈklɪpə].
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 52961, this pair ranks #1,076,492 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Klinke vs Klippe
Shared letters: eikl. Private to "Klinke": n. Private to "Klippe": p.
"Klinke" · 6 letters · shape CCVCCV · "Klippe" · 6 letters · shape CCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Klinke" and "Klippe" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Klinke" or "Klippe"?
Remembering Klinke vs Klippe
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 “Klinke” entry
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