Which to use
“nerven” and “nervst” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #2,606
- “nerven” frequency rank
- #47,613
- “nervst” frequency rank
- 50219
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | nerven | nervst |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | jemanden anhaltend belästigen, jemandem auf die Nerven gehen | 2. Person Singular Indikativ Präsens Aktiv des Verbs nerven |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set nerven and nervst apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. nerven ([ˈnɛʁfn̩]) and nervst ([nɛʁfst]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 50219, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
nerven is recorded at frequency rank #2,606, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈnɛʁfn̩]. nervst is at rank #47,613, tagged as averb, pronounced [nɛʁfst].
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 50219, this pair ranks #1,182,028 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of nerven vs nervst
Shared letters: enrv. Private to "nerven": -. Private to "nervst": st.
"nerven" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "nervst" · 6 letters · shape CVCCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "nerven" and "nervst" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "nerven" or "nervst"?
Remembering nerven vs nervst
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 “nerven” entry
- Browse more pairs most likely to be confused. Most confusable