Which to use
“Läufern” and “Launen” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #47,574
- “Läufern” frequency rank
- #39,499
- “Launen” frequency rank
- 87073
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Läufern | Launen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Dativ Plural des Substantivs Läufer | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Laune |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Läufern and Launen apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Läufern ([ˈlɔɪ̯fɐn]) and Launen ([ˈlaʊ̯nən]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 87073, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Läufern is recorded at frequency rank #47,574, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈlɔɪ̯fɐn]. Launen is at rank #39,499, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈlaʊ̯nən].
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 87073, this pair ranks #85,103 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Läufern vs Launen
Shared letters: elnu. Private to "Läufern": frä. Private to "Launen": a.
"Läufern" · 7 letters · shape CVVCVCC · "Launen" · 6 letters · shape CVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Launen ← alunen · lanuen · lauenn · launenn · launnen · llaunen · luanen
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Läufern" and "Launen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Läufern" or "Launen"?
Remembering Läufern vs Launen
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 “Läufern” entry
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