Which to use
“Koi” and “Kür” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #46,782
- “Koi” frequency rank
- #29,671
- “Kür” frequency rank
- 76453
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Koi | Kür |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | japanische Zuchtform des Karpfens | Wahl |
Where the eye mixes Koi and Kür
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 1 letter in sequence. Koi (CVV) and Kür (CVC) run the same length but a different consonant-vowel pattern - the shape difference is usually the fastest tell.
Look-alike desk: Koi vs Kür
A purely visual mix-up. Koi ([kɔɪ̯]) and Kür ([kyːɐ̯]) 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 76453, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Koi is recorded at frequency rank #46,782, classified as anoun, pronounced [kɔɪ̯]. Kür is at rank #29,671, tagged as anoun, pronounced [kyːɐ̯].
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 76453, this pair ranks #283,545 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Koi vs Kür
Shared letters: k. Private to "Koi": io. Private to "Kür": rü.
"Koi" · 3 letters · shape CVV · "Kür" · 3 letters · shape CVC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is swapping "Koi" for "Kür" ever safe?
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- Full dictionary entry for "Koi" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "Kür" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #283,545 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "Koi" and "Kür" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "Koi vs kola". Nearby pair
Confusion rank #283,545 of 2,006,359 scored German pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.