Which to use
“Klotz” is a noun and “kotz” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #20,976
- “Klotz” frequency rank
- #34,220
- “kotz” frequency rank
- 55196
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Klotz | kotz |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ursprünglich hölzerner kantiger großer Gegenstand | 2. Person Singular Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs kotzen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Klotz and kotz apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: Klotz is [klɔt͡s] while kotz is [kɔt͡s]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 55196, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Klotz is recorded at frequency rank #20,976, classified as anoun, pronounced [klɔt͡s]. kotz is at rank #34,220, tagged as averb, pronounced [kɔt͡s].
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 55196, this pair ranks #988,983 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Klotz vs kotz
Shared letters: kotz. Private to "Klotz": l. Private to "kotz": -.
"Klotz" · 5 letters · shape CCVCC · "kotz" · 4 letters · shape CVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
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Remembering Klotz vs kotz
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “Klotz”; for a verb, it's “kotz”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Klotz” entry
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