Which to use
“kratz” and “kratzt” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #39,484
- “kratz” frequency rank
- #20,315
- “kratzt” frequency rank
- 59799
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | kratz | kratzt |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 2. Person Singular Imperativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs kratzen | 2. Person Singular Präsens Indikativ des Verbs kratzen |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set kratz and kratzt apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
kratz and kratzt 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) - “kratz” sits inside “kratzt” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 59799, 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]. kratzt is at rank #20,315, tagged as averb, pronounced [kʁat͡st].
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 59799, this pair ranks #810,926 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
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Remembering kratz vs kratzt
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 “kratz” entry
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