Which to use
“Läufer” and “Läufern” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #7,641
- “Läufer” frequency rank
- #47,574
- “Läufern” frequency rank
- 55215
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Läufer | Läufern |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Person, die an einem Wettlauf teilnimmt, die sich laufend vorwärtsbewegt | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Läufer |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Läufer and Läufern apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Läufer ([ˈlɔɪ̯fɐ]) and Läufern ([ˈlɔɪ̯fɐn]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “Läufer” sits inside “Läufern”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 55215, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Läufer is recorded at frequency rank #7,641, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈlɔɪ̯fɐ]. Läufern is at rank #47,574, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈlɔɪ̯fɐn].
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 55215, this pair ranks #988,244 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Läufer vs Läufern
Shared letters: eflruä. Private to "Läufer": -. Private to "Läufern": n.
"Läufer" · 6 letters · shape CVVCVC · "Läufern" · 7 letters · shape CVVCVCC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Läufer" and "Läufern" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Läufer" or "Läufern"?
Remembering Läufer vs Läufern
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 “Läufer” entry
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