Which to use
“kratz” is a verb and “Kratzer” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #39,484
- “kratz” frequency rank
- #14,110
- “Kratzer” frequency rank
- 53594
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | kratz | Kratzer |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 2. Person Singular Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs kratzen | kleine bis mittelgroße Wunde oder Beschädigung, die durch bewegte Berührung mit einem spitzen Gegenstand hervorgerufen wurde |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set kratz and Kratzer apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: kratz is [kʁat͡s] while Kratzer is [ˈkʁat͡sɐ]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 extra letter(s) - “kratz” sits inside “Kratzer”, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 53594, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
kratz is recorded at frequency rank #39,484, classified as averb, pronounced [kʁat͡s]. Kratzer is at rank #14,110, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkʁat͡sɐ].
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 53594, this pair ranks #1,051,882 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of kratz vs Kratzer
Shared letters: akrtz. Private to "kratz": -. Private to "Kratzer": e.
"kratz" · 5 letters · shape CCVCC · "Kratzer" · 7 letters · shape CCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "kratz" and "Kratzer" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "kratz" or "Kratzer"?
Remembering kratz vs Kratzer
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “kratz”; for a noun, it's “Kratzer”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “kratz” entry
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