Which to use
“Krone” and “Kröte” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,668
- “Krone” frequency rank
- #33,158
- “Kröte” frequency rank
- 36826
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Krone | Kröte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | zumeist goldene und mit Edelsteinen versehene Kopfzierde, die von Herrschern als Zeichen der Macht und der Würde und von Schönheitsköniginnen getragen wird | dem Frosch ähnliche, kurzbeinige, springende Amphibie mit plumpem Körper und warzenbedeckter, Giftstoffe absondernder Haut |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Krone and Kröte apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Krone ([ˈkʁoːnə]) and Kröte ([ˈkʁøːtə]) 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 36826, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Krone is recorded at frequency rank #3,668, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈkʁoːnə]. Kröte is at rank #33,158, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkʁøːtə].
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 36826, this pair ranks #1,605,749 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Krone vs Kröte
Shared letters: ekr. Private to "Krone": no. Private to "Kröte": tö.
"Krone" · 5 letters · shape CCVCV · "Kröte" · 5 letters · shape CCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Krone ← kkrone · korne · krnoe · kroen · kronne · krrone · rkone
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Krone" and "Kröte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Krone" or "Kröte"?
Remembering Krone vs Kröte
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 “Krone” entry
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