Which to use
“nas” is a noun and “nei” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #22,447
- “nas” frequency rank
- #38,309
- “nei” frequency rank
- 60756
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | nas | nei |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nase | verneinen, negieren, abstreiten |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set nas and nei apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: nas is anoun and neiaverb. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 60756, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
nas is recorded at frequency rank #22,447, classified as anoun, pronounced [nas]. nei is at rank #38,309, tagged as averb, pronounced […].
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 60756, this pair ranks #775,189 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of nas vs nei
Shared letters: n. Private to "nas": as. Private to "nei": ei.
"nas" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "nei" · 3 letters · shape CVV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
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Remembering nas vs nei
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “nas”; for a verb, it's “nei”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “nas” entry
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