Which to use
“Parkplatz” and “Parkplätze” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #4,063
- “Parkplatz” frequency rank
- #9,429
- “Parkplätze” frequency rank
- 13492
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Parkplatz | Parkplätze |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Fläche auf öffentlichem oder privatem Grund zum Abstellen von Fahrzeugen über die Dauer eines Haltevorgangs hinaus | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Parkplatz |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Parkplatz and Parkplätze apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Parkplatz ([ˈpaʁkˌplat͡s]) and Parkplätze ([ˈpaʁkˌplɛt͡sə]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 13492, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Parkplatz is recorded at frequency rank #4,063, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈpaʁkˌplat͡s]. Parkplätze is at rank #9,429, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈpaʁkˌplɛt͡sə].
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 13492, this pair ranks #1,957,638 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of Parkplatz vs Parkplätze
Shared letters: aklprtz. Private to "Parkplatz": -. Private to "Parkplätze": eä.
"Parkplatz" · 9 letters · shape CVCCCCVCC · "Parkplätze" · 10 letters · shape CVCCCCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- Parkplatz ← aprkplatz · pakrplatz · parkkplatz · parklpatz · parkpaltz · parkplattz · parkplatzz · parkplazt
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Parkplatz" and "Parkplätze" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Parkplatz" or "Parkplätze"?
Remembering Parkplatz vs Parkplätze
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 “Parkplatz” entry
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