Which to use
“Kor” and “Kork” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #32,131
- “Kor” frequency rank
- #43,297
- “Kork” frequency rank
- 75428
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Kor | Kork |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | in der Bibel vorkommendes Hohlmaß: 1 Kor = 10 Bat = ca. 400 l | 2,5 bis 20 cm dicke Rinde der Korkeiche (quercus suber), aus lückenlos aneinander schließenden Zellen, die für Flüssigkeiten und Gase schwer durchlässig sind |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Kor and Kork apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Kor and Kork form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “Kor” sits inside “Kork” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 75428, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Kor is recorded at frequency rank #32,131, classified as anoun, pronounced [koːɐ̯]. Kork is at rank #43,297, tagged as anoun, pronounced [kɔʁk].
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 75428, this pair ranks #308,259 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Kor" and "Kork" be used interchangeably?
Remembering Kor vs Kork
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 “Kor” entry
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