Which to use
“Ohr” is a noun and “ok” is a num - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #3,610
- “Ohr” frequency rank
- #603
- “ok” frequency rank
- 4213
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Ohr | ok |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Sinnesorgan zur Wahrnehmung von akustischen Signalen (Gehör) | acht (8) |
Where the eye mixes Ohr and ok
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 1 letter in sequence.
Why the eye confuses Ohr with ok
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: Ohr is [oːɐ̯] while ok is [ɔk]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs num), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 4213, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Ohr is recorded at frequency rank #3,610, classified as anoun, pronounced [oːɐ̯]. ok is at rank #603, tagged as anum, pronounced [ɔk].
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 4213, this pair ranks #1,998,292 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Ohr vs ok
Shared letters: o. Private to "Ohr": hr. Private to "ok": k.
"Ohr" · 3 letters · shape VCC · "ok" · 2 letters · shape VC
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Ohr" and "ok" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Ohr" or "ok"?
After this comparison
Pronunciation already separates them, if the page still looks alike, the dictionary links below settle it.
- Full dictionary entry for "Ohr" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "ok" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #1,998,292 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "Ohr" and "ok" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "OGH vs Ohr". Nearby pair
Confusion rank #1,998,292 of 2,006,359 scored German pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.