Which to use
“lance” and “Läuse” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #25,214
- “lance” frequency rank
- #43,335
- “Läuse” frequency rank
- 68549
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | lance | Läuse |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Waffe aus einem langen Stiel und einer Spitze aus Eisen | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Laus |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set lance and Läuse apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. lance ([lɑ̃s]) and Läuse ([ˈlɔɪ̯zə]) 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 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 68549, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
lance is recorded at frequency rank #25,214, classified as anoun, pronounced [lɑ̃s]. Läuse is at rank #43,335, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈlɔɪ̯zə].
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 68549, this pair ranks #504,241 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of lance vs Läuse
Shared letters: el. Private to "lance": acn. Private to "Läuse": suä.
"lance" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "Läuse" · 5 letters · shape CVVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- lance ← alnce · lacne · lancce · lanec · lannce · llance · lnace
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "lance" and "Läuse" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "lance" or "Läuse"?
Remembering lance vs Läuse
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 “lance” entry
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