Which to use
“Organ” and “Orkan” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #8,915
- “Organ” frequency rank
- #25,257
- “Orkan” frequency rank
- 34172
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Organ | Orkan |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ein Glied, ein Teil in einem größeren (meist technischen oder biologischen) Zusammenhang mit einer bestimmten Gestalt und Funktion | (durch ein außertropisches Tiefdruckgebiet entstandener) Sturm der zwölften Stufe der Beaufort-Skala; äußerst heftiger Sturm |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Organ and Orkan 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. Organ ([ɔʁˈɡaːn]) and Orkan ([ɔʁˈkaːn]) 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 a single letter - g in “Organ” becomes k in “Orkan”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 34172, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Organ is recorded at frequency rank #8,915, classified as anoun, pronounced [ɔʁˈɡaːn]. Orkan is at rank #25,257, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ɔʁˈkaːn].
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 34172, this pair ranks #1,669,487 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Organ vs Orkan
Shared letters: anor. Private to "Organ": g. Private to "Orkan": k.
"Organ" · 5 letters · shape VCCVC · "Orkan" · 5 letters · shape VCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Organ" and "Orkan" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Organ" or "Orkan"?
Remembering Organ vs Orkan
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 “Organ” entry
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