Which to use
“Kratzer” and “Kreuzer” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #14,110
- “Kratzer” frequency rank
- #14,111
- “Kreuzer” frequency rank
- 28221
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Kratzer | Kreuzer |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | kleine bis mittelgroße Wunde oder Beschädigung, die durch bewegte Berührung mit einem spitzen Gegenstand hervorgerufen wurde | schnelles, mittelgroßes, leicht gepanzertes Kriegsschiff |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Kratzer and Kreuzer apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Kratzer ([ˈkʁat͡sɐ]) and Kreuzer ([ˈkʁɔɪ̯t͡sɐ]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 28221, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Kratzer is recorded at frequency rank #14,110, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈkʁat͡sɐ]. Kreuzer is at rank #14,111, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkʁɔɪ̯t͡sɐ].
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 28221, this pair ranks #1,788,518 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Kratzer vs Kreuzer
Shared letters: ekrz. Private to "Kratzer": at. Private to "Kreuzer": u.
"Kratzer" · 7 letters · shape CCVCCVC · "Kreuzer" · 7 letters · shape CCVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Kratzer" and "Kreuzer" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Kratzer" or "Kreuzer"?
Remembering Kratzer vs Kreuzer
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 “Kratzer” entry
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