Which to use
“Mühe” and “Mühle” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #2,352
- “Mühe” frequency rank
- #8,110
- “Mühle” frequency rank
- 10462
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Mühe | Mühle |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | körperliche oder geistige Anstrengung | eine Anlage, Maschine zum Mahlen verschiedener natürlicher Güter (meist Samen, Körner) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Mühe and Mühle 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. Mühe ([ˈmyːə]) and Mühle ([ˈmyːlə]) 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 10462, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Mühe is recorded at frequency rank #2,352, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈmyːə]. Mühle is at rank #8,110, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈmyːlə].
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 10462, this pair ranks #1,975,003 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Mühe vs Mühle
Shared letters: ehmü. Private to "Mühe": -. Private to "Mühle": l.
"Mühe" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "Mühle" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Mühe" and "Mühle" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Mühe" or "Mühle"?
Remembering Mühe vs Mühle
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 “Mühe” entry
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