Which to use
“Klos” and “ko” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #29,193
- “Klos” frequency rank
- #8,896
- “ko” frequency rank
- 38089
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Klos | ko |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Klo | Kuh |
Where the eye mixes Klos and ko
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 2 letters in sequence.
Look-alike desk: Klos vs ko
A purely visual mix-up. Klos ([kloːs]) and ko ([ˈkoˀ]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 38089, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Klos is recorded at frequency rank #29,193, classified as anoun, pronounced [kloːs]. ko is at rank #8,896, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkoˀ].
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 38089, this pair ranks #1,573,108 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Klos vs ko
Shared letters: ko. Private to "Klos": ls. Private to "ko": -.
"Klos" · 4 letters · shape CCVC · "ko" · 2 letters · shape CV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Klos ← kklos · kllos · kloss · klso · kols · lkos
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Klos" and "ko" be used interchangeably?
Frequency check: "Klos" vs "ko" - which ranks higher?
After this comparison
Pronunciation already separates them, if the page still looks alike, the dictionary links below settle it.
- Full dictionary entry for "Klos" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "ko" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #1,573,108 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "Klos" and "ko" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "Klos vs Koi". Nearby pair
- Recorded mistypes exist for at least one side of this pair, useful when a spell-checker or OCR lands on the wrong form. See mistypes
Confusion rank #1,573,108 of 2,006,359 scored German pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.