Which to use
“Löffel” and “Löffler” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #10,325
- “Löffel” frequency rank
- #27,831
- “Löffler” frequency rank
- 38156
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Löffel | Löffler |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Teil des Bestecks zum Schöpfen, Rühren, Aufnehmen von Flüssigkeiten, insbesondere von Breien, Getränken, Mus, Suppen und Soßen; kurz für Esslöffel, Kaffeelöffel oder Teelöffel | weißer Schreitvogel der Art Platalea leucorodia mit löffelförmigem Schnabel |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Löffel and Löffler apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Löffel ([ˈlœfl̩]) and Löffler ([ˈlœflɐ]) 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 38156, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Löffel is recorded at frequency rank #10,325, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈlœfl̩]. Löffler is at rank #27,831, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈlœflɐ].
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 38156, this pair ranks #1,571,376 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Löffel vs Löffler
Shared letters: eflö. Private to "Löffel": -. Private to "Löffler": r.
"Löffel" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "Löffler" · 7 letters · shape CVCCCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Löffel" and "Löffler" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Löffel" or "Löffler"?
Remembering Löffel vs Löffler
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 “Löffel” entry
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