Which to use
“Nächte” and “Nähte” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #6,335
- “Nächte” frequency rank
- #27,876
- “Nähte” frequency rank
- 34211
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Nächte | Nähte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Nacht | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Naht |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Nächte and Nähte 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. Nächte ([ˈnɛçtə]) and Nähte ([ˈnɛːtə]) 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 34211, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Nächte is recorded at frequency rank #6,335, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈnɛçtə]. Nähte is at rank #27,876, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈnɛːtə].
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 34211, this pair ranks #1,668,558 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Nächte vs Nähte
Shared letters: ehntä. Private to "Nächte": c. Private to "Nähte": -.
"Nächte" · 6 letters · shape CVCCCV · "Nähte" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Nächte" and "Nähte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Nächte" or "Nähte"?
Remembering Nächte vs Nähte
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 “Nächte” entry
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