Which to use
“Nationalpark” and “Nationalparks” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,599
- “Nationalpark” frequency rank
- #23,635
- “Nationalparks” frequency rank
- 33234
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Nationalpark | Nationalparks |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | natürliches Gebiet, das ausgewiesen wurde, um die Unversehrtheit eines oder mehrerer Ökosysteme zu schützen und für jetzige und künftige Generationen zu erhalten. Soweit der Schutzzweck dies erlaubt, dienen sie gleichzeitig der umwelt- und kulturverträglichen Erholung und Bildungsarbeit. | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Nationalpark |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Nationalpark and Nationalparks apart are highlighted. They share 12 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Nationalpark ([nat͡si̯oˈnaːlˌpaʁk]) and Nationalparks ([nat͡si̯oˈnaːlˌpaʁks]) 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 extra letter(s) - “Nationalpark” sits inside “Nationalparks”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 33234, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Nationalpark is recorded at frequency rank #9,599, classified as anoun, pronounced [nat͡si̯oˈnaːlˌpaʁk]. Nationalparks is at rank #23,635, tagged as anoun, pronounced [nat͡si̯oˈnaːlˌpaʁks].
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 33234, this pair ranks #1,690,419 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Nationalpark vs Nationalparks
Shared letters: aiklnoprt. Private to "Nationalpark": -. Private to "Nationalparks": s.
"Nationalpark" · 12 letters · shape CVCVVCVCCVCC · "Nationalparks" · 13 letters · shape CVCVVCVCCVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Nationalpark ← antionalpark · naitonalpark · natinoalpark · natioanlpark · nationalaprk · nationallpark · nationalpakr · nationalparkk
- Nationalparks ← antionalparks · naitonalparks · natinoalparks · natioanlparks · nationalaprks · nationallparks · nationalpakrs · nationalparkks
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Nationalpark" and "Nationalparks" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Nationalpark" or "Nationalparks"?
Remembering Nationalpark vs Nationalparks
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 “Nationalpark” entry
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