Which to use
“nah” is an adjective and “nox” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #2,353
- “nah” frequency rank
- #46,886
- “nox” frequency rank
- 49239
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | nah | nox |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | räumlich wenig entfernt | die Nacht |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set nah and nox apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: nah is [naː] while nox is [nɔks]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 49239, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
nah is recorded at frequency rank #2,353, classified as anadj, pronounced [naː]. nox is at rank #46,886, tagged as anoun, pronounced [nɔks].
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 49239, this pair ranks #1,218,810 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of nah vs nox
Shared letters: n. Private to "nah": ah. Private to "nox": ox.
"nah" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "nox" · 3 letters · shape CVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "nah" and "nox" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "nah" or "nox"?
Remembering nah vs nox
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “nah”; for a noun, it's “nox”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “nah” entry
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