Which to use
“Kostüme” and “Kostümen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #10,315
- “Kostüme” frequency rank
- #32,134
- “Kostümen” frequency rank
- 42449
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Kostüme | Kostümen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Kostüm | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Kostüm |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Kostüme and Kostümen 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. Kostüme ([kɔsˈtyːmə]) and Kostümen ([kɔsˈtyːmən]) 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 1 extra letter(s) - “Kostüme” sits inside “Kostümen”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 42449, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Kostüme is recorded at frequency rank #10,315, classified as anoun, pronounced [kɔsˈtyːmə]. Kostümen is at rank #32,134, tagged as anoun, pronounced [kɔsˈtyːmən].
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 42449, this pair ranks #1,448,948 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Kostüme vs Kostümen
Shared letters: ekmostü. Private to "Kostüme": -. Private to "Kostümen": n.
"Kostüme" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV · "Kostümen" · 8 letters · shape CVCCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Kostüme" and "Kostümen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Kostüme" or "Kostümen"?
Remembering Kostüme vs Kostümen
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 “Kostüme” entry
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