Which to use
“Linker” and “Linse” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #6,831
- “Linker” frequency rank
- #18,972
- “Linse” frequency rank
- 25803
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Linker | Linse |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | politisch links eingestellte Person | Vertreter der Gattung Lens aus der Familie der Schmetterlingsblütler, insbesondere Lens culinaris |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Linker and Linse apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Linker and Linse form a confusable pair in the German index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 25803, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Linker is recorded at frequency rank #6,831, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈlɪŋkɐ]. Linse is at rank #18,972, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈlɪnzə].
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 25803, this pair ranks #1,827,756 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Linker" and "Linse" be used interchangeably?
Remembering Linker vs Linse
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 “Linker” entry
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