Which to use
“Kork” and “Korken” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #43,297
- “Kork” frequency rank
- #38,859
- “Korken” frequency rank
- 82156
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Kork | Korken |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 2,5 bis 20 cm dicke Rinde der Korkeiche (quercus suber), aus lückenlos aneinander schließenden Zellen, die für Flüssigkeiten und Gase schwer durchlässig sind | Verschluss einer Flasche, der oftmals aus der Rinde der Korkeiche hergestellt ist |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Kork and Korken apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Kork ([kɔʁk]) and Korken ([ˈkɔʁkn̩]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 2 extra letter(s) - “Kork” sits inside “Korken”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 82156, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Kork is recorded at frequency rank #43,297, classified as anoun, pronounced [kɔʁk]. Korken is at rank #38,859, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkɔʁkn̩].
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 82156, this pair ranks #162,333 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Kork vs Korken
Shared letters: kor. Private to "Kork": -. Private to "Korken": en.
"Kork" · 4 letters · shape CVCC · "Korken" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Kork" and "Korken" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Kork" or "Korken"?
Remembering Kork vs Korken
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 “Kork” entry
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