KlosvsKorWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“Klos” and “Kor” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#29,193
“Klos” frequency rank
#32,131
“Kor” frequency rank
61324
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature Klos Kor
Definition Genitiv Singular des Substantivs Klo in der Bibel vorkommendes Hohlmaß: 1 Kor = 10 Bat = ca. 400 l

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Klos and Kor apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

4 ch
Klos
3 ch
Kor

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

A purely visual mix-up. Klos ([kloːs]) and Kor ([koːɐ̯]) 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 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 61324, 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]. Kor is at rank #32,131, tagged as anoun, pronounced [koːɐ̯].

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 61324, this pair ranks #754,053 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Orthographic DNA of Klos vs Kor

Shared letters: ko. Private to "Klos": ls. Private to "Kor": r.

"Klos" · 4 letters · shape CCVC  ·  "Kor" · 3 letters · shape CVC

Known mistypes of this pair

  • Kloskklos · kllos · kloss · klso · kols · lkos

Frequency comparison

Klos#29,193
Kor#32,131

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "Klos" and "Kor" be used interchangeably?
No. They are said differently ([kloːs] versus [koːɐ̯]) and carry different meanings; reading the sentence aloud is usually enough to catch the wrong one.
Which is more common, "Klos" or "Kor"?
"Klos" is the more common of the two: it sits at frequency rank #29,193 in our German list, against #32,131 for "Kor". The two are close in frequency, so neither is a safe default; check the meaning rather than guessing.

Remembering Klos vs Kor

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 “Klos” entry
  • Browse more pairs most likely to be confused. Most confusable

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list