Which to use
“Koalition” and “Kondition” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,329
- “Koalition” frequency rank
- #27,379
- “Kondition” frequency rank
- 30708
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Koalition | Kondition |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ein Bündnis oder Zusammenschluss mehrerer Organisationen, Staaten oder Parteien zur Durchsetzung bestimmter Ziele | Liefer- und Zahlungsbedingungen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Koalition and Kondition apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Koalition ([koaliˈt͡si̯oːn]) and Kondition ([kɔndiˈt͡si̯oːn]) 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 30708, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Koalition is recorded at frequency rank #3,329, classified as anoun, pronounced [koaliˈt͡si̯oːn]. Kondition is at rank #27,379, tagged as anoun, pronounced [kɔndiˈt͡si̯oːn].
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 30708, this pair ranks #1,742,610 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Koalition vs Kondition
Shared letters: iknot. Private to "Koalition": al. Private to "Kondition": d.
"Koalition" · 9 letters · shape CVVCVCVVC · "Kondition" · 9 letters · shape CVCCVCVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Koalition" and "Kondition" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Koalition" or "Kondition"?
Remembering Koalition vs Kondition
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 “Koalition” entry
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