Which to use
“Klotz” and “Kröte” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #20,976
- “Klotz” frequency rank
- #33,158
- “Kröte” frequency rank
- 54134
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Klotz | Kröte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ursprünglich hölzerner kantiger großer Gegenstand | dem Frosch ähnliche, kurzbeinige, springende Amphibie mit plumpem Körper und warzenbedeckter, Giftstoffe absondernder Haut |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Klotz and Kröte apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Klotz ([klɔt͡s]) and Kröte ([ˈkʁøːtə]) 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 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 54134, 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]. Kröte is at rank #33,158, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkʁøːtə].
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 54134, this pair ranks #1,030,794 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Klotz vs Kröte
Shared letters: kt. Private to "Klotz": loz. Private to "Kröte": erö.
"Klotz" · 5 letters · shape CCVCC · "Kröte" · 5 letters · shape CCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Klotz ← kklotz · kllotz · klottz · klotzz · klozt · kltoz · koltz · lkotz
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Klotz" and "Kröte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Klotz" or "Kröte"?
Remembering Klotz vs Kröte
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 “Klotz” entry
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