Which to use
“nächsten” and “nächstes” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #436
- “nächsten” frequency rank
- #2,033
- “nächstes” frequency rank
- 2469
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | nächsten | nächstes |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Superlativ Prädikativ des Adjektivs nah | Nominativ Singular Neutrum Superlativ der starken Flexion des Adjektivs nah / nahe |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set nächsten and nächstes apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. nächsten ([ˈnɛːçstən]) and nächstes ([ˈnɛːçstəs]) 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 a single letter - n in “nächsten” becomes s in “nächstes”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 2469, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
nächsten is recorded at frequency rank #436, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈnɛːçstən]. nächstes is at rank #2,033, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈnɛːçstəs].
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 2469, this pair ranks #2,002,274 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of nächsten vs nächstes
Shared letters: cehnstä. Private to "nächsten": -. Private to "nächstes": -.
"nächsten" · 8 letters · shape CVCCCCVC · "nächstes" · 8 letters · shape CVCCCCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "nächsten" and "nächstes" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "nächsten" or "nächstes"?
Remembering nächsten vs nächstes
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 “nächsten” entry
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